“I am extremely happy to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month, which I consider an inspiration for my international career,” Mendis was quoted in an ICC press release.
Chandimal, who made 59 in the first innings and nine in the second innings, returned home on the fourth day of the match
The Lankans, who resumed the day's play on 102-6. added, 55 runs in the first hour of play before declaring the innings
He joined Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan in the 4000s club. It took him 113 innings to reach the milestone.
Sri Lanka end the day in pole position to win the Test and clean sweep the two-Test series.
“I think he [Hasan] has bowled really well. He controlled his line pretty well. His pace was good. He is ready physically,” said bowling coach Andre Adams.
Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, suffered a 328-run hammering at the hands of the Lankans following an abysmal batting performance in the series opener in Sylhet.
In the Sylhet Test, Sri Lanka didn’t outplay Bangladesh because they had more experience, instead they outdid the hosts because of their superior mindset.
“If you ask me, it would have been better had Liton not played in the Test,” Papon told the media today.
Bangladesh could end up debuting two pacers in the match - Mushfik Hasan and Nahid Rana—hinted Hathurusingha.
Bangladesh are yet to win a Test against Sri Lanka at home.
If he were not included in the squad for Bangladesh Tests, the Sri Lanka T20 captain would have to sit out the first four matches of the World Cup.
After winning the three-match T20I series 2-1, the Sri Lankan players celebrated with the time out celebration
Bangladesh finished last in the 2021-2023 World Test Championship, winning just one of their 12 matches.