The Bangladesh national cricket team captained by young Mohammed Ashraful arrived in Sri Lanka recently. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play three tests and three ODIs beginning June 25. At a press conference organized to welcome the Bangladesh team, Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene said that this was a good chance for the grooming youngsters. He also cleared any doubts fans had, about Kumar Sangakkara, confirming his
presence in the entire series. He also said that Bangladesh should not be taken lightly, emphasizing that they have improved a lot since they last met in a Test in 2005.
Meanwhile, veteran opener/middle-order batsman and former captain Marvan Atapattu who was named in the Test squad has pulled out of the Bangladesh series citing personal commitments. He’s currently playing club cricket for Lashings. A replacement for Atapattu will be announced shortly.
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