Asitha Fernando named replacement of injured Kasun Rajitha for second Test against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka pace bowler Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on March 30.
Sri Lanka pace bowler Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on March 30.
Sri Lanka have made a huge move up the latest ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings following their resounding victory against Bangladesh in the first Test on Monday.
To meet the sharp rise in the cost of construction in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing financial crisis, India would provide up to 50 per cent additional funds to grant projects in the island nation.
Sri Lanka will have access to $337 million totalling $1 billion from the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) which the global lender agreed to in March last year.
Rahim sustained a thumb injury during his side's win in the third ODI against Sri Lanka and subsequently went for an MRI.
Sri Lanka were 176/5 in their second innings, leading Pakistan by 323 runs at stumps on Day 3 with Dimuth Karunaratne (27) and Dhananjaya de Silva (30) unbeaten on crease.
The With just four wickets in hand at the start of the day, Sri Lanka did well and reduced Pakistan to 191 for 7 after posting 378 on Day 2 at the Galle International Stadium.
There are close to 40,000 vehicles that are engaged in transporting students to schools in Sri Lanka.
Director of the ICTA Dasun Hegoda said the system will be implemented nationwide after a few days.
Opener Oshada Fernando continued his good form with the bat and along with captain Dimuth Karunaratne ensured that Sri Lanka were off to a comfortable start. The first hour was a quiet one with the hosts reaching 36/0 in 12 overs.