Ton-up Mathews steers Sri Lanka on opening day against Bangladesh
Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Can Mominul Haque-Led Side Register Win On Home Soil?
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: The attention would be on how Bangladesh plays on their home soil whent they square off against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, beginning Sunday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This series is a part of the World Test Championship so crucial points are at stake for both the teams. Ahead of the first Test, the hosts were given a big blow as Shakib Al Hasan had tested positive for COVID-19, but he has now recovered and is available for the Test match. The focus would also be on how Dimuth Karunaratne's side plays in the series, as they have a very well balanced outfit for the two Tests. (SCORECARD)
Sri Lanka say unfazed by Shakib's return to Bangladesh
Dimuth Karunaratne said his team was not fazed by the return of Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ahead of the first Test starting Sunday in Chittagong. Shakib, Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in Tests, was initially ruled out of the game because of a Covid-19 infection -- but was cleared Friday to play after testing negative. "When we came here, we knew the Bangladesh squad.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Focused On Bangladesh Tests Despite Turmoil At Home
Sri Lanka's cricketers are hoping to distract their fans from political turmoil back home when they take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting this weekend. The first Test of the series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship, starts on Sunday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Sri Lanka's long-running economic and political crisis turned violent this week with at least nine people killed and several hundred injured in clashes.
Bangladesh's Covid-hit Shakib Al Hasan Cleared To Play Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting Sunday after recovering from Covid, the cricket board said on Friday. The 35-year-old is Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in Tests and is ranked the number four Test all-rounder worldwide, as well as number one in one-day internationals. "Shakib tested Covid-19 negative. He can play the first Test provided he is fit," chief selector Minhjaul Abedin told AFP.
Covid-infected Bangladesh Cricket Team All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan Out Of Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Hasan tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday and was ruled out of this week's first Test against Sri Lanka, the country's cricket authorities said.
Covid-infected Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan out of Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday and was ruled out of this week's first Test against Sri Lanka, the country's cricket authorities said. Shakib returned from the United States on Tuesday and underwent a PCR and a rapid antigen test as a prerequisite for joining the team ahead of the series.
Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan returns for Sri Lanka Test
Shakib Al Hasan returned to the national side with selectors naming a 16-man squad Sunday for the first Test of two-match series against Sri Lanka next month. Shakib was part of Bangladesh's one-day international squad during the recent tour of South Africa, with a 2-1 victory giving the visitors their first ever series win in that country. He missed the Test series against the Proteas because of a family emergency.