Galle, Sri Lanka, June 17, 2025 (AFP) - Record stand puts Bangladesh in command in first Sri Lanka Test

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2025-06-17

A record-breaking fourth-wicket partnership between captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put Bangladesh in control at 292-3 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. After a wobbly start at Galle, the pair stitched together 247 runs -- the highest fourth-wicket stand for Bangladesh in Tests against Sri Lanka -- steering the tourists to a commanding position at stumps. Having elected to bat first, Bangladesh were reel......

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