Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
A birthday to remember
Overnight batsman Kusal Mendis scored a century on his 23rd birthday•Associated Press
The partnership between Mendis and Dhananjaya lasted 82.3 overs•AFP
Roshen Silva then got himself in•Associated Press
Dhananjaya de Silva motored on before falling for 173, his highest Test score•Associated Press
Mustafizur Rahman was one of the few bowlers to smile on the day•Associated Press
And in the captain of Dinesh Chandimal, Silva reached his fifty•Associated Press
Taijul Islam then nipped out Kusal Mendis four short of a double-century•Associated Press
Bangladesh toiled hard for only two wickets all day; their lead now a mere nine runs after three days•Associated Press