Sri Lanka Leads Series After Dominant First Test Win, Bangladesh Hopes Pinned on Shakib's Return

Sri Lanka aims to sweep the series against Bangladesh in the second test, leveraging their strong performance and Bangladesh's strategic changes.

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first in the second test against Bangladesh, seeking to secure the series after a 328-run victory in the opener.
Bangladesh's bizarre DRS call on Day 1 highlights the tense atmosphere of the match, with the team making strategic changes including Shakib Al Hasan's return.
Shakib Al Hasan, returning after injury and vision issues, is seen as crucial for Bangladesh's chances, with the team yet to win a test against Sri Lanka at home.
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva, who scored centuries in both innings of the first test, remains unfazed by Shakib's return, focusing on team performance.
The second test sees Bangladesh introducing Hasan Mahmud for his debut, alongside strategic player changes to strengthen their lineup.