Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2019

'I have a team I can work with' - Karunaratne sees good signs for the future

The search for a new bowling spearhead following Lasith Malinga's retirement, however, could make the team sweat
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo

Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka star as Sri Lanka complete sweep

The home side made four changes to their squad, having already sealed the series in the 2nd ODI
April 21, 2024

Out-of-form Tamim Iqbal needs patience, and a spot of luck - Jamie Siddons

The Bangladesh opener, who has hit a major dip in form, has turned to the former national team coach for help
April 25, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo

Inept Bangladesh under pressure to avoid clean sweep

As for Sri Lanka, a win here will grow their confidence ahead of the Test series against New Zealand
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Colombo

Defeat doesn't negate Bangladesh's progress - Mushfiqur

The wicketkeeper-batsman also said that Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah struggling for form meant there was greater pressure on the remaining players
April 26, 2024
Bangladesh news

Exclusive: Langeveldt focused on improving Bangladesh's consistency

The new bowling coach knows there is only one way to be a side that does well abroad and that is to have seamers who know how to hit a line and length
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Colombo

Avishka Fernando, Angelo Mathews star as Sri Lanka wrap up series win

Sri Lanka made two changes by including Akila Dananjaya and Isuru Udana for Lasith Malinga and Thisara Perera
April 26, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Colombo

Onus on seamers as Sri Lanka eye first home series win in 44 months

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are in danger of losing a fourth consecutive ODI
April 25, 2024

I want our young bowlers to be match-winners - Malinga

"My captains expect me to take wickets. I tried my best all through my career. I hope all the young bowlers do this as well."
April 25, 2024

Proof that Lasith Malinga's still got it

Lasith Malinga was as good as he ever was playing the final ODI of a 15-year career
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Colombo

Lasith Malinga masterclass, Kusal Perera ton seal Sri Lanka win

Mashrafe's forced absence means Shafiul Islam makes an ODI comeback after three years
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Colombo

Can Sri Lanka give Lasith Malinga a winning send-off?

Bangladesh come into the series as the more settled side despite missing a few big names, but they've never won an ODI at the Premadasa Stadium
April 27, 2024
Sri Lanka news

Dickwella, Gunathilaka, Sandakan miss the cut for Bangladesh ODIs

Seamer Lahiru Madushanka also did not a find a place in Sri Lanka's finalised 18-man squad
April 27, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Bangladesh, warm-up, Colombo

Mithun, Mushfiqur steer Bangladesh home in warm-up

Mohammad Mithun fell nine short of a hundred, while Mushfiqur Rahim struck a 46-ball 50 as Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka Board President's XI a five-wicket defeat
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2019

Malinga to retire from ODIs after first match of Bangladesh series

Sri Lanka will now have to identify their next line of wicket-taking bowlers, which will be their "biggest problem", according to captain Dimuth Karunaratne
April 27, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh

Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan recalled for Bangladesh ODIs

Suranga Lakmal, Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardena and Jeffrey Vandersay, who were part of the World Cup squad, have been left out
April 26, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2019

Mashrafe Mortaza out of Sri Lanka tour with hamstring injury, Tamim Iqbal to lead

The Bangladesh captain is disappointed with his performance at the World Cup, but he says he knows how to turn his form around
April 28, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2019

Anamul Haque and Taijul Islam recalled to Bangladesh ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour

Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das will miss the tour for personal reasons, while Abu Jayed has been dropped
April 26, 2024
Bangladesh news

Khaled Mahmud set to be Bangladesh's temporary coach

"The board will confirm the decision in a couple of days," Akram Khan, the chairman of the cricket operations committee, said
April 24, 2024