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The Hindu
13 hours ago
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- The Hindu
SL vs BAN, 1st Test: When, where to watch Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh; Live streaming info, squads
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series in Galle, starting on Tuesday. The series marks the beginning of Sri Lanka's World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign. The first Test will also see the end of former skipper Angelo Mathews' red-ball career. The 37-year-old had started his Test career at Galle International Stadium in 2009 and is set to hang up his boots at the same venue. Here is all you need to know about the match: Where will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh happen? The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. When will the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh start? The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will start at 10 AM IST on June 17. Where to watch the Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh? The Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network. It will also be streamed live in Fancode and SonyLiv. Squads Sri Lanka Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara. Bangladesh Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed.
News18
14 hours ago
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- News18
Angelo Mathews Opens Up On 'Dream Run', Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Brings End Near
Last Updated: Sri Lanka will start a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle, marking Angelo Mathews' final Test. Sri Lanka are set to begin a two-Test series against Bangladesh in Galle on Tuesday that will mark the end of Angelo Mathews's 'dream run" in the game's longest format, as the cricket season resumed following South Africa's World Test Championship triumph at Lord's. The red-ball matches between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be followed by a white-ball series of three one-day internationals and three T20Is. Hosts Sri Lanka begin the contest as firm favourites, eager to turn a fresh page after a stuttering end to the previous WTC cycle. Sri Lanka were firmly in the mix for a place in the WTC final until December before the wheels came off spectacularly. Two defeats in South Africa, followed by a twin collapse at Galle against Australia, saw them tumble down the rankings. 'We had one hand on a spot in the final but a few brain fades at crunch moments cost us dearly," Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva told reporters on Monday. 'We've learnt our lessons. A strong home start lays the foundation for success on the road." Sri Lanka's squad includes six uncapped players, with at least one debut cap set to be handed out. Spin remains Sri Lanka's strength, with Prabath Jayasuriya the key and selectors also calling up off-spinner Akila Dananjaya. Bangladesh enter the series without stalwarts Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is realistic about the challenge. 'Tamim and Shakib -– those are massive boots to fill," he said. 'But this is a chance for the young guys to put their hands up." Shanto, who is playing in Galle for the first time, said the team have 'prepped well and we're ready for the challenge". The Test will also be the swansong of Sri Lanka's veteran Angelo Mathews, who is retiring after 118 Tests. The former skipper also played his first Test on the famous pitch perched beneath the fortress in Galle in 2009. 'It's been a dream run," said 38-year-old Mathews. 'The wins in England in 2014 and whitewashing the Aussies in 2016 stand out. I've seen so many youngsters come through the ranks," he said. 'I truly believe Sri Lanka's future is in good hands." Sri Lanka have won 20 of the 26 Tests they have played against Bangladesh, who have only managed a solitary win along with five draws. The second Test will begin in Colombo on June 25. First Published: June 16, 2025, 16:57 IST
