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Washington Post
25-06-2025
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Bangladesh wins the toss and will bat 1st in the 2nd test match against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final cricket test against Sri Lanka at the Singhalese Sports Club on Wednesday. The first test played in Galle ended in a draw. Allrounder Sonal Dinusha, who is 24, makes his test debut for Sri Lanka after the retirement of senior allrounder Angelo Mathews after the first test. Dinusha has scored 2,478 runs playing in 48 first-class matches and averaging more than 40 runs per innings. He has also taken 99 first-class wickets. Fast bowler Milan Rathnayake was left out of the lineup because of injury and left-arm paceman Vishwa Fernando takes his place. Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who missed the first test due to an injury, returns in the place of Jaker Ali. ___ Lineups: Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain. ___ AP cricket:
Yahoo
25-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Bangladesh wins the toss and will bat 1st in the 2nd test match against Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews who played his career last test cricket match waves to supporters as teammates carry him around the ground at the end of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha warms up before the start of the first day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha warms up before the start of the first day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews who played his career last test cricket match waves to supporters as teammates carry him around the ground at the end of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha warms up before the start of the first day of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final cricket test against Sri Lanka at the Singhalese Sports Club on Wednesday. The first test played in Galle ended in a draw. Advertisement Allrounder Sonal Dinusha, who is 24, makes his test debut for Sri Lanka after the retirement of senior allrounder Angelo Mathews after the first test. Dinusha has scored 2,478 runs playing in 48 first-class matches and averaging more than 40 runs per innings. He has also taken 99 first-class wickets. Fast bowler Milan Rathnayake was left out of the lineup because of injury and left-arm paceman Vishwa Fernando takes his place. Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who missed the first test due to an injury, returns in the place of Jaker Ali. ___ Lineups: Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando. Advertisement Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain. ___ AP cricket:
Associated Press
25-06-2025
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Bangladesh wins the toss and will bat 1st in the 2nd test match against Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final cricket test against Sri Lanka at the Singhalese Sports Club on Wednesday. The first test played in Galle ended in a draw. Allrounder Sonal Dinusha, who is 24, makes his test debut for Sri Lanka after the retirement of senior allrounder Angelo Mathews after the first test. Dinusha has scored 2,478 runs playing in 48 first-class matches and averaging more than 40 runs per innings. He has also taken 99 first-class wickets. Fast bowler Milan Rathnayake was left out of the lineup because of injury and left-arm paceman Vishwa Fernando takes his place. Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who missed the first test due to an injury, returns in the place of Jaker Ali. ___ Lineups: Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando. Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Ebadot Hossain. ___ AP cricket:
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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Angelo Mathews Retires from Test Cricket
Angelo Mathews Retires from Test Cricket originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Angelo Mathews has announced his retirement from Test cricket. Mathews, who played his final match against Bangladesh in Galle, says he is stepping down to make room for younger players. Advertisement The Sri Lankan cricketer made his Test debut in 2009 against Pakistan. He went on to represent Sri Lanka in 119 Test matches and retired as Sri Lanka's third-highest run scorer in Test cricket, behind Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. 'I've still got six more months to go. I'll give it my best shot for the 2026 T20 World Cup. I would love to sign off with a World Cup win. I'll just see how my body goes,' Mathews said in the post-match press conference. Mathew's highest score in Tests was 200, and he ended his red-ball career with over 8,200 runs at a strike rate of 48.40. As a bowler, Mathews bowled close to 4,000 deliveries, conceded 1,798 runs, and picked up 33 wickets, proving his value as a reliable all-rounder. 'Your fighting spirit and calm under pressure inspired not just me but an entire generation of young cricketers in Sri Lanka. Your legacy will live on in us, the lucky ones who were by your side. Wishing you all the best as you begin your next chapter. You will always be a legend to me,' DHM Istihaq, a Sri Lanka cricket coach, said in an Instagram post. Advertisement Angelo will continue to play for Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is, with his sights set on the 2026 T20 World Cup. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Khaleej Times
24-06-2025
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- Khaleej Times
Fit Mehidy gives Bangladesh selection 'headache' for Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh are boosted by the return of star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but it also provides a selection dilemma for the team management. The 26-year-old, who missed the first Test due to illness, is ranked number two among Test all-rounders. Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, who replaced him in the first Test in Galle that ended in a draw on Saturday, finished with a six-wicket match haul. Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a "good headache" in balancing the playing 11. "Miraz is world-class, no doubt he strengthens us in both departments," Simmons told reporters on the eve of the game at in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo. "Nayeem was outstanding in Galle. It's tough to leave someone out after a performance like that. But everyone understands the team requirements. We'll take a final call after training today." One possible workaround being floated is sacrificing a specialist batter — potentially Jaker Ali — to accommodate both spinners. But Simmons was tight-lipped, saying the final squad would only be confirmed on match day. Hosts Sri Lanka are grappling with a selection choice of their own, following the retirement of stalwart Angelo Mathews, who called time on his Test career after the Galle game. Three uncapped players — Pavan Rathnayake, Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha —have been added to the squad. Selectors are likely to hand Dinusha his maiden cap. "Sonal's a promising left-hander who also offers us left-arm spin. Given the conditions, he fits the bill," said skipper Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka will also be forced to make at least one more change with seam-bowling all-rounder Milan Rathnayake out due to a side strain. The toss-up is between an extra pacer — most likely Kasun Rajitha, back from a stint of County Cricket with Essex — or a second frontline spinner in Akila Dananjaya, who last played a Test almost six years ago. The Singhalese Sports Club in Colombo is usually a seamer-friendly venue, but the pitch this time is expected to assist spinners as the game wears on.
