Bangladesh were bundled out for 495 in 153.4 overs in their first innings early on Day 3 of the first Test against hosts Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium today.

"If you have a Test team that is strong and plays regularly, that has spin-offs for the other formats," he told reporters

“As a leader, he’s shown great character, which will benefit the rest of the team.”

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.

Salahuddin refused to blame the rain break for the collapse, pointing instead to poor shot selection.

Litton Das had to walk back to the pavilion at the Galle International Stadium on the second day of Bangladesh’s first Test against Sri Lanka yesterday, falling just 10 runs short of what could have been his fifth Test century.

Bangladesh played their inaugural Test in 2000 against India, with new board president Bulbul scoring a ton in the game.

What sets Rathnayake apart is his strategic use of both arms while bowling. 

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan is set to make his return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after a two-year hiatus, having been drafted by the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for the 2025 season.

Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin said it was a "very good effort by the batsmen".

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will accord a reception to its inaugural Test members on June 26 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium to mark the 25th anniversary of receiving Test status.

England vice-captain Ollie Pope has retained his place at number three for the first Test against India, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his return to red-ball internationals.

Gabela, 35, said: "I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world."

 Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he told India's cricket board (BCCI) that he did not want to be considered for the Test captaincy as his workload has to be carefully managed due to his back problems.

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto fell two runs short of 150 after offering a catch to Angelo Mathews on the second morning of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

"Kohli is the king, Shubman is the prince — that's the narrative that they spin out there, and I feel that he's the coming man," said Buttler, who stepped down as England's white-ball captain in February after their Champions Trophy exit.

Unbeaten centuries from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim on the opening day of the Galle Test yesterday brought welcome relief to Bangladesh cricket, who have been under scrutiny in recent months for both on- and off-field issues.

Mushfiqur Rahim is playing only one format -- Test.

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim has backed skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto to go on and convert his century into a double, after both reached three figures on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday.

While Markram’s second-innings century set the stage for a historic chase, it was Rabada’s fiery spells-- nine wickets across both innings-- that laid the foundation.