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Roshen Silva's fifty puts SL in firm control

Debutant Akila Dananjaya ransacked Bangladesh's lower-middle order in the morning, and Roshen Silva compiled a second high-quality fifty in the match, as Sri Lanka claimed a 312-run lead and took iron-grip of the Test

09-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Razzak overcomes early 'nerves' for memorable return

Once he overcame the early nervousness, Abdur Razzak got into the sort of groove he has become accustomed to in the domestic circuit off late and finished with 4 for 63 on his Test comeback

08-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

Sri Lanka on top after 14-wicket first day

On a treacherous day-one Mirpur surface, Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets to soar ahead in the Test match after being wiped out for 222 by the spin duo of Abdur Razzak and Taijul Islam

08-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bangladesh face Sabbir v Mosaddek dilemma

Sabbir Rahman's aggressive style of batting could tip the balance in his favour on what is expected to be a turning pitch in Mirpur

07-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Sterner tests await batsmen as teams move to Mirpur turner

Sri Lanka are no strangers to playing on dustbowls, but Bangladesh can only hope their familiarity with Mirpur, where they recently picked up wins over Australia and England, gives them an edge

07-Feb-2018•The Preview by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka pick Asitha for T20 series, Jeevan Mendis returns

The first T20 squad of Chandika Hathurusingha's tenure features a preponderance of youth

07-Feb-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mushfiqur happy in new role as batsman - and father

With leadership and wicketkeeping duties removed from Mushfiqur Rahim's hands, the former Bangladesh captain said he has begun to enjoy his sole role as a middle-order batsman

06-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Chittagong pitch rated 'below average' by ICC

Venue receives one demerit point, which will stay on it's record for five years; four more such points within that period and the ground will be suspended from hosting internationals for 12 months

06-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Angelo Mathews sidelined for remainder of Bangladesh tour

As has often been the case with Mathews, his recovery from a hamstring injury is taking longer that what the team management had initially forecast

05-Feb-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sunzamul dropped, Sabbir returns for second Test

Shakib Al Hasan continues to be sidelined after sustaining an injury during the recently-concluded tri-series

04-Feb-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch

The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium can now be added to the list of recent venues (the others being the MCG and the Wanderers) in which either the batsmen or the bowlers had absolute advantage over the other

04-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Mominul 105, Liton 94 end run-fest in draw

During the course of his 180-run stand with Liton Das, Mominul Haque became the first Bangladesh batsman to score centuries in each innings of a Test

04-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Bangladesh's batsmen pay for defensive mindset

"They went into a negative position to save their wickets and defend the balls. The ball is turning from the rough. I think positive approach is the best way to play on this wicket," Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella said

03-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam in Chittagong

Late wickets leave Bangladesh in trouble after Sri Lanka's 713

The fall of three late Bangladesh wickets lent hope the Chittagong Test may yet produce a result, after Sri Lanka had secured a first-innings lead of 200, amassing 713 for 9

03-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Want to give Kusal Mendis every opportunity - Samaraweera

Sri Lanka's batting coach said the 23-year-old's ability was the reason he was pushed up to open the batting

02-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Sri Lanka pile on the runs and eye big lead

Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis and Roshen Silva combined to grind the Bangladesh attack into the dust

02-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Technical change brings prolific run for Mominul

The small change with coach Mohammad Salahuddin has made a big difference in Mominul's approach against spinners, as he can now move forward and back more swiftly

01-Feb-2018•Mohammad Isam

Dhananjaya, Mendis lead strong Sri Lanka reply

After Sri Lanka lost a wicket before they had even scored a run, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Silva wiped 187 runs off Bangladesh's 513

01-Feb-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Mominul 175*, Mushfiqur 92 flatten Sri Lanka

Mominul Haque brought up the second-fastest century for a Bangladesh batsman as Sri Lanka endured a tiring day

31-Jan-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh resume rivalry in spin-friendly Chittagong

In the absence of the injured Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh have recalled Abdur Razzak after four years and have five other spinners in their squad. The visitors are likely to hand Akila Dananjaya a Test debut

30-Jan-2018•The Preview by Mohammad Isam

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