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'Never thought of dropping Mendis' - Ford

Backing Kusal Mendis was an easy decision for Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford and the batsman repaid the faith hitting 194 in Galle

09-Mar-2017•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Mushfiqur thrilled with Bangladesh effort

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has called the team's first-ever drawn Test match against Sri Lanka "a huge achievement"

12-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Eight tons in Galle stalemate

Sri Lanka had to live with a high-scoring draw in Galle, which had a record-equaling eight centuries from both sides over five sapping days of Test cricket

12-Mar-2013•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Nasir pleased he 'could see it through'

Nasir Hossain was pleased to have reached his maiden Test century, after squandering a couple of chances late last year

11-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

More work to be done before draw - Mushfiqur

Mushfiqur Rahim was wary of the work still ahead for Bangladesh to achieve an encouraging draw in the first Test in Galle

11-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Mushfiqur double-ton takes Bangladesh to record total

After the captain Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh batsman to score a double-century, Nasir Hossain brought up his maiden century help Bangladesh pass their highest Test score of 556, ending with 638

11-Mar-2013•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Ashraful surprises once more

Mohammad Ashraful's career has been marked by surprising innings. This can be added near to the top of that heap.

10-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Ford expects Herath to be factor

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has been surprised at how flat the Galle track has been, but still expects spin to play a major part in the last two days

10-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Ashraful shelves risk for discipline

Mohammad Ashraful, through the course of this innings, played with greater restraint and self-control, shelving certain high-risk shots

10-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Ashraful, Mushfiqur in tremendous partnership

Mohammad Ashraful and Mushfiqur Rahim batted like they were unfazed by Sri Lanka's record in Galle, smashing big centuries and breaking records

10-Mar-2013•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Anamul regrets throwing away disciplined start

Anamul Haque regretted how he was dismissed in his debut Test innings, but was hopeful that Mohammad Ashraful and Mominul Haque could take Bangladesh ably forward in the Galle Test

09-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Bangladesh resist after Sri Lanka declare

Sri Lanka extended their domination on the second day in Galle, declaring their first innings at 570 for the loss of just four wickets, a little over an hour after lunch

09-Mar-2013•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Sangakkara issues challenge to new generation

Kumar Sangakkara has challenged Thirimanne, Chandimal and Mathews to score 35 to 40 Test hundreds each

08-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Wrist injury forces Tamim to skip Galle Test

Tamim Iqbal was forced to sit out of the first Test against Sri Lanka due to the wrist injury he picked up at the Bangladesh Premier League, despite the cortisone injection he received in a bid to get match fit

08-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam

Sangakkara ton highlights Sri Lanka's day

It was all one-way traffic on the opening day in Galle as Sri Lanka's batsmen, with varying levels of experience, set the platform for a massive score and never allowed the initiative to slip

08-Mar-2013•The Report by Kanishkaa Balachandran

Mushfiqur hopeful of Tamim playing

Bangladesh's captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, has said it is unlikely that opener Tamim Iqbal will be ruled out of the Galle Test despite pain in his right hand

07-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

Ford, Mathews praise Vaas' efforts

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford and new captain Angelo Mathews praised Chaminda Vaas' work with the seam bowlers and hoped his long-term involvement would help build a formidable pace battery

07-Mar-2013•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Bangladesh's chance to surprise new-look Sri Lanka

Preview of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle

07-Mar-2013•The Preview by Andrew Fernando and Mohammad Isam

Time for Bangladesh to deliver in Tests

Bangladesh need a strong on-field performance to restore Test cricket to its level within the country's cricket system

07-Mar-2013•Mohammad Isam in Galle

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