Bangladesh will aim for a rare slice of history when they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo today, hoping to seal their first-ever Test series victory over the hosts.
A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 -- the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history.
“Not just in the last series in Bangladesh, even in the previous one it was pace that got a lot of wickets,” said de Silva.
Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva wanted to set the tone with the bat in the second Test in Colombo, starting on Wednesday.
Following a 20-minute rain delay in the second session, India finally ended a first-wicket stand of 188.
Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a "good headache" in balancing the playing 11.
Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as a Test opener as the pair prepare to walk out onto the pitch together for the first match against West Indies in Bridgetown.
Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away in London at the age of 77. A close family friend confirmed his death occurred on Monday, June 23. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, and daughter Visakha.
Bangladesh will aim for a rare slice of history when they take on Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo today, hoping to seal their first-ever Test series victory over the hosts.
A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first Test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 -- the 10th highest successful run chase in Test history.
“Not just in the last series in Bangladesh, even in the previous one it was pace that got a lot of wickets,” said de Silva.
Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva wanted to set the tone with the bat in the second Test in Colombo, starting on Wednesday.
Following a 20-minute rain delay in the second session, India finally ended a first-wicket stand of 188.
Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a "good headache" in balancing the playing 11.
Experienced Australia batter Usman Khawaja said he is ready to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas through his journey as a Test opener as the pair prepare to walk out onto the pitch together for the first match against West Indies in Bridgetown.
Former India left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi has passed away in London at the age of 77. A close family friend confirmed his death occurred on Monday, June 23. Doshi is survived by his wife Kalindi, son Nayan, and daughter Visakha.
Called back into the ODI squad, the 30-year-old returns with greater responsibilities to bear.
Resuming on 21-0 on day five at Headingley on Tuesday, England will be looking to achieve their second-highest successful Test run chase against India.
