Khurram Shahzad believes Litton Das lived a “lucky” life during his fighting innings on the opening day of the second Test, as the Pakistan pacer lamented missed opportunities that, in his view, prevented Bangladesh from collapsing for a far lower total at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

This was the first time Sri Lanka's quicks had taken all ten wickets in an innings of a Test match in Asia since 1992. 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka fast-bowling coach Dharshana Gamage thinks "300-plus us a good score to defend".

Bangladesh finished last in the 2021-2023 World Test Championship, winning just one of their 12 matches.

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has been rewarded for his pivotal role in the Tigers’ maiden Test victory against New Zealand at home in December 2023 with a nomination for the ICC’s Player of the Month award for the month of December.