BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st Test

The riveting multi-format series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is heading to the red-ball format after providing some enthralling limited-overs action over the past couple of weeks. The first Test of the two-match series will kick off on Friday, March 22, at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. 

The Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024 is currently poised at an intriguing phase as both sides have claimed victories in each format. While the visitors won the T20I series 2-1, the home side emerged victorious in the ODI format 2-1.

Bangladesh have dealt with a huge blow as veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim is ruled out of the series due to a thumb injury that he suffered during the last ODI encounter of the three-match series. Uncapped player Towhid Hridoy has replaced the wicketkeeper batter in the squad. Litton Das, who was dropped from the final ODI due to his poor form, has also been included in the squad.

Bangladesh suffered a major blow as veteran cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim is ruled out of the series with a thumb injury which he suffered during the final ODI. Uncapped player Towhid Hridoy has been announced as his replacement. Litton Das, who was dropped from the third ODI due to poor form, has also been included in the squad.

For Sri Lanka, their star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga came out of retirement but has been suspended by the ICC from participating in the upcoming series. Meanwhile, they have added uncapped spinner Nishan Peiris and recalled Lahiru Kumara.