Shanto Wins Toss Again, Bangladesh Opts to Bat in Second Test

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss for the second consecutive time in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka and elected to bat first without hesitation in the Colombo Test.

All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has returned to the playing XI, providing a much-needed boost to the side.

Bangladesh Playing XI:

Anamul Haque Bijoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Sadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Ali Anik, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud.

Sri Lanka Playing XI:

Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kusal Mendis, Milan Rathnayake, Tharindu Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Sunal Dinusha.

The second and final Test of the series kicked off at the SSC Ground in Colombo on Wednesday, with both teams eyeing a series victory after a drawn first Test in Galle.