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Sri Lanka has announced a staff of 19 members for the second test game against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place from July 25 to 29 in the field of the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The Selection Committee has made two changes to the squad played by the first test game, which ended in a draw.
Angelo Mathews from Sri Lanka, Angelo Mathews, retired from the test cricket. He last played in the format during the first test recently concluded against Bangladesh in Galle, which ended in a tie on June 21. Above all, the visitors dominated most of the opening of the series, but rain interruptions denied a victory.
Dunith Wellage and Vishwa Fernando joined the Sri Lanka squad
“Sri Lanka’s Cricket Selection Committee has appointed 19 members’ squad for the second test game,” the official statement read.
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Sri Lanka added the left arm spinner Dunith Wellage and Pacler Vishwa Fernando to his squad for the second test against Bangladesh.
Wellage, who made his debut against Pakistan, is receiving another opportunity despite having no bites on his first departure. Selectors continue to show faith in their potential.
Vishwa Fernando, with 27 tests and 79 doctors in her name, brings a valuable experience to the squad. Colombo conditions are expected to favor the sewing bowls at the beginning of the game.
Sri Lanka Squad for the second test vs Bangladesh
“Milan Rashnayake will not participate in the second test game, as he has suffered a left voltage during the first test,” the statement added.
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Kusal Mendis (Wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Denushalage, p Rathnayake, Praberch Jayasuriya, Thanrindu Ratnayake, Akila. Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Isitha Wijesundara
Following the conclusion of the second test, Sri Lanka and Bangla desh will change the focus on the white ball cricket. A series of three games is scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. The tour will end with three T20IS, which will be played on July 10, 13 and 16.
What happened to the first test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka launched the World Test Championship campaign 2025-27 with a draw. The pattern Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim broke centuries in the first entrances. Shanto marked 148, while Rahim added 163. Litton Das contributed to 90, as Bangladesh recorded a massive total of 495.
Sri Lanka responded with a solid battle screen. Pathum Nissanka was the main scorer with 187, while Dinesh Chandimal (54) and Kamindu Mendis (87) encrypted with crucial runs. The hosts ended their entrances closely to 485.
Shanto marked a second century, becoming the 18th test captain to record hundreds in both entrances to a party. Shadman Islam added 76, and visitors declared 285/6. Sri Lanka’s upper order collapsed at 48/4. However, the game ended in a draw.
