Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh with Powerplay blitz in 1st T20I

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das lost the toss and the Tigers were asked to bat first in the first T20I of the three-match series in Kandy on Thursday. 

Mistakes made, more time demanded

Bangladesh batters failed to ascend to the task of chasing down Sri Lanka’s 285 in the series-deciding third ODI in Pallekele on Tuesday, falling to a 99-run loss while conceding the series 2-1.

Middle order spoils decent start

“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.

Tanzid optimistic about a Bangladesh fightback in second Sri Lanka ODI 

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim stressed the importance of staying focused for a comeback after the Tigers were handed a 77-run hammering at the hands of Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series in Colombo on Wednesday. 

Shanto left out of squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Former skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was left out as Bangladesh announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 10. 

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ODI series: Highlights

Bangladesh have never won an ODI series in Sri Lanka.

How close are the Tigers to half-century of innings defeats?  

With a drawn first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka now need just four more wickets on Day 4 to seal the series. For Bangladesh, who will overtake Australia (46 innings defeats) if they lose by an innings, a familiar script threatens to play out -- another Test, another innings defeat, and another long list of questions to answer.

Mathews lauds Tigers for ‘wonderful’ Galle Test

Sri Lankan great Angelo Mathews received a warm reception from the Bangladesh team during his farewell Test in Galle, which ended in a draw yesterday. The visitors gave him a guard of honour during his first-innings walk to the crease and later greeted him warmly after the match.

July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ODI series: Highlights

Bangladesh have never won an ODI series in Sri Lanka.

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

How close are the Tigers to half-century of innings defeats?  

With a drawn first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka now need just four more wickets on Day 4 to seal the series. For Bangladesh, who will overtake Australia (46 innings defeats) if they lose by an innings, a familiar script threatens to play out -- another Test, another innings defeat, and another long list of questions to answer.

June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025

Mathews lauds Tigers for ‘wonderful’ Galle Test

Sri Lankan great Angelo Mathews received a warm reception from the Bangladesh team during his farewell Test in Galle, which ended in a draw yesterday. The visitors gave him a guard of honour during his first-innings walk to the crease and later greeted him warmly after the match.

June 21, 2025
June 21, 2025

Rain forced us to change plans: Shanto defends late declaration

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto defended his decision to declare late on the fifth day of the first Test in Galle, citing rain as a key factor that disrupted their plans for an earlier declaration.

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series: Highlights

Bangladesh are set to play a two-match Test series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting from 17 June in Galle.

November 7, 2023
November 7, 2023

Cricket is not a gentleman's game, and it doesn't need to be

Fans need to understand that calling cricket the “gentleman’s game” has classist connotations in today’s day and age.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Batting woes prevail again as Bangladesh lose against Sri Lanka

Batting was yet again the culprit as Bangladesh lost consecutive matches against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup, this time succumbing to a 21-run loss in the Super Four stage of the tournament at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Hridoy departs after scoring 82

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy's 82-run knock came to an unlucky end when he was adjudged lbw off the bowling of Maheesh Theekshana in the 44th over leaving the Tigers on the verge of consecutive defeats against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup. 

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Mushfiqur throws his wicket away, again

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim threw his wicket away after putting on a 74-run stand with Towhid Hridoy leaving the Tigers in deep trouble at five down for 155 in pursuit of Sri Lanka's 257 in the Asia Cup Super Four encounter between the two nations at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Pathirana gets Shakib as Tigers lose third wicket

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan nicked one to the wicketkeeper while trying to execute a cut shot against a delivery that was short and wide off the bowling of Matheesha Pathirana in the 16th over leaving the Tigers in a spot of bother at three down for 73 in pursuit of Sri Lanka's 257 at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.