Dananjaya takes five as Sri Lanka clinch series
Akila Dananjaya recorded the best figures for a Sri Lanka bowler on debut as the visitors sealed a 215-run win after lunch on the third day
07/02Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Feb 8-10 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
222 & 226 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
110 & 123 (29.3 ov)
Player of the Match
07/02Result
2nd Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Dhaka, Feb 8-10 2018
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
222 & 226 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
110 & 123 (29.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 3
Rangana Herath and Akila Dananjaya rewrite record books
Sri Lanka's spinners - one a veteran and the other a debutant - made history in their team's win over Bangladesh in Mirpur
Herath isn't battling father time, he has cut a deal with him
As he surpasses some of the game's most exalted figures and plonks himself in the pantheon, this chubby, ancient guy can still embarrass your batsmen
Mahmudullah defends batsmen's 'intent' and 'positive' approach
The stand-in captain said that batsmen had to choose wisely which balls to defend and which ones to hit
'Feel like we've started another journey' - Herath
Veteran spinner sees a "proper" team with youth and experience in equal measure following three years of rebuilding
Day 2
Roshen Silva's fifty puts SL in firm control
Debutant Akila Dananjaya ransacked Bangladesh's lower-middle order in the morning, and Roshen Silva compiled a second high-quality fifty in the match, as Sri Lanka claimed a 312-run lead and took iron-grip of the Test
'I don't know why they gave a wicket like this' - Roshen Silva
The Sri Lanka batsman expressed surprise over the rank turner in Mirpur based on how his team had "very experienced bowlers" capable of exploiting it
Day 1
Sri Lanka on top after 14-wicket first day
On a treacherous day-one Mirpur surface, Sri Lanka hit back with four wickets to soar ahead in the Test match after being wiped out for 222 by the spin duo of Abdur Razzak and Taijul Islam
Razzak overcomes early 'nerves' for memorable return
Once he overcame the early nervousness, Abdur Razzak got into the sort of groove he has become accustomed to in the domestic circuit off late and finished with 4 for 63 on his Test comeback
Bangladesh pay for overly watchful approach
It was down to what mindset the two batting line-ups came out with on a treacherous Mirpur pitch and the difference in the two approaches was evident
Others
Faltering Bangladesh need a rethink
The home-series defeat to Sri Lanka should prompt Bangladesh to reflect on their selections, batting strategy, choice of pitches and their inability to find a permanent head coach
BCB appeals against ICC's 'below average' rating for Mirpur pitch
The appeal will be heard by March 14 as per the period stipulated in the pitch monitoring process and will be determined by Geoff Allardice, ICC's general manager (cricket), and Anil Kumble, the chairperson of the cricket committee
Mirpur pitch gets 'below average' rating
The venue has earned a demerit point, with match referee David Boon ruling that uneven bounce and inconsistent turn, 'which was even excessive at times', skewed the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka heavily in favour of the bowlers
Mosaddek's omission: Did club pressure trump national interest?
The batsman's axing and subsequent appearance in the Dhaka Premier League raise some uncomfortable questions
Bangladesh face Sabbir v Mosaddek dilemma
Sabbir Rahman's aggressive style of batting could tip the balance in his favour on what is expected to be a turning pitch in Mirpur
Sterner tests await batsmen as teams move to Mirpur turner
Sri Lanka are no strangers to playing on dustbowls, but Bangladesh can only hope their familiarity with Mirpur, where they recently picked up wins over Australia and England, gives them an edge