Sri Lanka all-rounder Kamindu Mendis believes spinners would play a crucial role on Day 3 and picking a couple of wickets in the morning session would put the visitors on top in the second Test.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Wednesday that head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will miss the final Test match against Sri Lanka as he will be travelling back to his home for 'personal reasons', according to ESPNCricinfo. Assistant coach Nic Pothas will be filling Hathurusin
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday confirmed that bowler Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second and final Test match against Bangladesh. Asitha Fernando will replace Rajitha in the squad.
After a setback in the first game, Bangladesh have received a big boost as experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returns for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram which will begin on March 30.
During the chase of 279 runs, Head could manage only 18 runs in 43 balls. Earlier in the first innings, he made 21 runs in 19 balls, with two fours and a six.
The 31-year-old secured these milestones during Australia's second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch. Latham had a great outing, scoring 38 and 73 in both innings of the game, overcoming a run of poor scores.
After the end of the first day of the 2nd Test match between New Zealand and Australia on Friday, Kiwi bowler Matt Henry said that their batting performance is "not a concern."
New Zealand skipper Tim Southee on Thursday said that the last couple of matches have been disappointing for his team and he would like to take more wickets
The reigning ICC World Test Championship winners Aussies have resisted the urge to change a winning formula and will use the same XI in Christchurch that clinched a commanding 172-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test in Wellington.