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In an exciting turn of events for cricket enthusiasts, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are gearing up for a thrilling two-match Test series, scheduled to kick off on March 22. The much-anticipated opening Test will be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, followed by the second match set to take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Najmul Hossain Shanto, the dynamic Bangladeshi cricketer, will continue to lead the home team, bringing his skill and leadership to the forefront. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan side will be under the captaincy of Dhananjaya de Silva, who is expected to lead his team with strategic prowess and determination.
The upcoming Test series holds significant importance for both teams, following their recent encounters in the ODI leg. Bangladesh emerged victorious in the closely contested ODI series, securing a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka. As the teams transition to the Test format, they are expected to bring their A-game to the field, with each side vying for supremacy.
Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, ODI series, Fixtures
- March 22 – 26: First Test, at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet; 09:00 am IST / 03:30 am GMT / 09:30 am local
- March 30 – April 03: Second Test, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram; 09:00 am IST / 03:30 am GMT / 09:30 am local
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Squads:
Bangladesh (For the first Test): Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Litton Kumer Das, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nahid Rana
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Gunasekara
Broadcast and Live streaming details:
- India: Fan Code
- Bangladesh: T Sports, GTV; T Sports app, Rabbithole
- Sri Lanka: Dialog
- Middle East and North Africa: eLife, Starzplay, cricbuzz
- USA and Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
- South East Asia: cricbuzz
- Malaysia: astro
- Rest of the World: T Sports app, Rabbithole
