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Updated June 16, 2025

Galle Test: Sri Lanka VS Bangladesh - Preview

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The wait is almost over as Bangladesh get ready to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of their 2025 Sri Lanka tour. The match, set to begin tomorrow at the...

Galle Test: Sri Lanka VS Bangladesh - Preview

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The wait is almost over as Bangladesh get ready to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test of their 2025 Sri Lanka tour. The match, set to begin tomorrow at the iconic Galle International Stadium, also marks the start of a brand-new World Test Championship cycle. Both teams are eager to make a strong statement early in the competition. For Sri Lanka, this game carries extra emotion as veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews Is set to play his farewell Test in front of home fans. Mathews said, " Cricket has given me everything. I would like to give back in whatever capacity. I'll still keep playing for a year or two in leagues and other stuff if that comes my way. I feel I can still contribute to the game ." " I 'd also like to thank SLC for all their support from 2008 till now. I'd love to thank the support staff since 2008 as well. A special mention to all the back-room coaches at the high performance centre, and all the other stuff there - the masseurs and masseuses, and the physios - everyone, " Mathews stated. On the other side, Bangladesh arrive with a mix of youth and experience, hoping to break their poor record in Sri Lanka and kick off the tour with a strong performance. Mehedi Hasan Miraz, the new test captain of Bangladesh, is eager to start his journey as a captain with a win. Despite their recent poor result, Miraz is confident to recover and get back on the winning track. Miraz said, “ It is a Huge Honour for me to Be entrusted with this responsibility by the Board. Leading the country is a dream for any cricketer And I am grateful for the confidence the Board has shown in me ." Miraz added, “ I have every faith in this team. We have the talent and the belief to play fearless Cricket . I want us to perform with confidence, play without inhibition And continue giving our best for the country ."

SL vs BAN 2025 Tests: Full squads

Sri Lanka Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Sonal Dinusha, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara. Bangladesh Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed

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