Sri Lanka announced a team of 19 members for the second test match against Bangladesh, scheduled from July 25 to 29 at the Sports Club Ground club in Colombo. The selection committee made two modifications to the team that played the first test match, which ended with a draw.
Angelo Mathews, the versatile Sri-Lankais, has retired from the Cricket test. He played for the last time in the format in the first test recently completed against Bangladesh in Galle, which ended with a draw on June 21. In particular, visitors dominated most of the opening of the series, but the rain interruptions refused them a victory.
Dunith Wellalage and Vishwa Fernando added to the Sri Lanka team
“The Sri Lanka Cricket selection committee appointed the team of 19 members of less than 19 members for the second test match,” the official statement said.
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Sri Lanka added the left arm spinner Dunith Wellalage and the Vishwa Fernando stimulator to their team for the second test against the Bangladesh.
Wellalage, who did his test debut against Pakistan, has another chance despite making a window without a counter during his first outing. Selectors continue to show faith in its potential.
Vishwa Fernando, with 27 tests and 79 counters in his name, brings a precious experience to the team. Conditions in Colombo should promote sewing bowling at the start of the match.
Sri Lanka Squad for the 2nd VS Bangladesh test
“Milan Rathnayake will not participate in the 2nd test match because he suffered a tension on the left side during the bowling alley during the 1st test,” added the statement.
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Isitha Wijesundara
After the conclusion of the second test, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will focus on white ball cricket. An ODI series of three games is scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8.
What happened during the first test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka launched their 2025-27 world testing world championship campaign with a draw. The Najmul Hossain Shanto skipper and Mushfiqur Rahim broke centuries in the first round. Shanto scored 148, while Rahim added 163. Litton Das contributed 90 while Bangladesh posted a massive total of 495.
Sri Lanka responded with a solid shot screen. Pathum Nissanka was the main scorer with 187, while Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) cut with crucial races. The hosts ended their sleeves closely behind at 485.
Shanto scored a second century, becoming only the 18th test captain to record hundreds in the two heats of a match. Shadman Islam added 76 and visitors told 285/6. Sri Lanka’s first order collapsed at 48/4. However, the game ended with a draw.
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