The search for a new bowling spearhead following Lasith Malinga's retirement, however, could make the team sweat

As for Sri Lanka, a win here will grow their confidence ahead of the Test series against New Zealand

The Bangladesh opener, who has hit a major dip in form, has turned to the former national team coach for help

The new bowling coach knows there is only one way to be a side that does well abroad and that is to have seamers who know how to hit a line and length

The wicketkeeper-batsman also said that Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah struggling for form meant there was greater pressure on the remaining players

Mushfiqur Rahim kept the game competitive, scoring an unbeaten 98 to rescue Bangladesh after they had slipped to 117 for 6

As he steamed in, locks flowing and the crowd a sea of flashing camera lights, the floodlit Khettarama pulsed like it had many times before

Tributes poured in from around the cricketing world as Lasith Malinga signed off from ODIs with a classic performance

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are in danger of losing a fourth consecutive ODI