Bangladesh Cricket Squad Arrives in Colombo for Second Test

Strategic Insights -

The Bangladesh Cricket squad has arrived in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka, to play the second Test against the Islanders. The team will face off against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo from June 25 to June 29. The match will be broadcast live by private satellite sports channel T Sports and private satellite channel Nagorik TV. The second Test is part of the ICC World Test Championship, following the first Test which ended in a draw at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka on June 21.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bangladesh Cricket squad arrived in Colombo on Sunday to prepare for the second Test against Sri Lanka, which will take place from June 25 to June 29 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
  • The match will be broadcast live by T Sports and Nagorik TV, and is part of the ICC World Test Championship.
  • The team's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, had to change his plan in the first Test due to sudden rain, and praised the bowling of Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan.
  • Ace all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was unable to participate in the first Test due to fever, is now in good shape and may compete in the second Test if everything goes well.
  • The team will participate in a two-day practice session in Colombo before the second Test begins.
  • Family members of some cricketers have been staying with them in Colombo, and the team took a leisurely day on Sunday before resuming practice.

Statistics:

  • The second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will take place from June 25 to June 29.
  • The match will start at 10:00am (Bangladesh Standard Time).
  • T Sports and Nagorik TV will broadcast the match live.
  • The first Test between the two teams ended in a draw at Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka on June 21.
  • The second Test is part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Sources:

  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The New Nation.