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Sports Desk : Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, aiming for a fresh start after a loss in the first Test due to strategic missteps. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s decision to bat first comes with two changes in the Bangladesh lineup.
All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz returns to the playing XI after recovering from a fever that sidelined him in Galle. He replaces Zakir Ali Anik in the squad. Additionally, pacer Hasan Mahmud has been ruled out due to injury.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, also made two changes to their team. Veteran Angelo Mathews, whose Test career concluded in Galle, and the injured Milan Rathnayake have been replaced. Sonal Dinusha earns his Test debut, receiving his cap from Kusal Mendis, and will bat at number six.
Both teams are eager to make their mark in this crucial match, with Bangladesh looking to level the series.
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