Sri Lanka has announced a 19-member team for the second Test match against Bangladesh, which is scheduled to take place in Colombo from 25 to 29 July at Sinhalee Sports Club Ground. The selection committee has made two changes in the squad which played the first Test match, which ended in a draw.
Sri Lankan all -rounder Angelo has retired from Mathews Test cricket. He last played in the format during the first test, which ended in a draw on 21 June in a draw on 21 June. In particular, visitors dominated the opener of most of the series, but the rain obstacles denied them of victory.
Dunith Veller and World Fernando added to Sri Lanka squad
The official statement said, “The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named the 19-member squad below for the second Test match.”
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Sri Lanka has added left-arm spinner Danith Vellage and Pesar World Fernando to its squad for the second Test against Bangladesh.
Valelage, who made his test debut against Pakistan, is being given another chance despite being a wicket -free in his first outing. The selectors continue to show confidence in their ability.
The World Fernando, with 27 tests and 79 wickets, brings valuable experience to the squad. The situation in Colombo is expected to be in favor of seam bowling in the match.
Sri Lanka Squad for 2 Test vs Bangladesh
The statement said, “Milan Rathnayake will not participate in the second Test match, as he has a left stress while bowling during 1 Test.”
Patam Nisanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjay de Silva (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Soriabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Danith Vellaj, Holiness Rathnaik, Pavan, Pavan Royando, Kasun Razitando, Kasun Fernando, This is Visundara
After the conclusion of the second test, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will focus on white-ball cricket. An ODI series of three matches is scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. The tour will then wrap with three T20i, which will be played on 10, 13 and 16 July.
What happened in the first test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka kicked their World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign with a draw. Captain Najmul Hussain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim broke centuries in the first innings for centuries. Shanto scored 148 runs, while Rahim added 163. Litton Das contributed 90 as Bangladesh posted a big post of 495.
Sri Lanka responded with a solid batting performance. Patham Nisanka was the leading run-scorer with 187, while Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) scored important runs. The hosts ended their innings at 485 narrowly.
Shanto scored the second century, which became just the 18th Test captain to register hundreds in both innings of one match. Shadman Islam added 76, and the visitors announced at 285/6. Sri Lanka’s top order increased to 48/4. However, the game ended in a draw.
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