Bangladesh pace bowling coach Shaun Tait admitted that the team missed an opportunity with the first new ball on Day 3 of the first Test against Sri Lanka, as the hosts finished strongly on 368 for 4 in reply to Bangladesh’s 495.
Bangladesh denied Pathum Nissanka a well-deserved double century late on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle, but the hosts still ended the day in a commanding position.
Bangladesh continue their battle in the first Test against Sri Lanka, ending Day 2 with a commanding total of 484 for 9. After resuming on 292 for 3, the day began with overnight batters Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease.
Bangladesh are currently locking horns with Sri Lanka in the first Test of the two-match series at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. At the heart of this batting masterclass is veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim, whose superb knock powered Bangladesh’s charge.
Bangladesh suffered a dramatic late-day collapse on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, losing five wickets for just 26 runs and ending the day at 484 for 9.
Bangladesh endured a tough first session on Day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, losing three early wickets—Anamul Haque Bijoy, Sadman Islam, and Mominul Haque. Anamul fell for a duck, nicking behind off Asitha Fernando, while Sadman and Mominul were both dismissed by debutant off-spinner Tharindu Ratnayake.
A shaky start turned into a dominant day for Bangladesh in the first Test against Sri Lanka, thanks to captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim, who both scored unbeaten centuries after a top-order collapse.
Seven years on from the fiery Nidahas Trophy clash, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka still carries a spark. That flame reignited during the 2023 World Cup when Angelo Mathews became the first player in cricket history to be ‘Timed Out’, following an appeal by Shakib Al Hasan—advised by then-vice captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.
Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews is set to bid farewell to international Test cricket with his final appearance coming against Bangladesh in the Galle Test starting tomorrow.
The Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 30 in Bengaluru, India. However, in line with previous decisions, all of Pakistan’s matches will be played at a neutral venue.
Just two days after a historic South Africa World Test Championship win, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to begin their own journey in the 2025–2027 WTC cycle.
Bangladesh cricket is going through a rough patch in recent times. The team suffered a shocking defeat against Zimbabwe in a home Test match, followed by a T20I series loss to UAE — results that have raised serious concerns.