Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 192 runs in the second Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, securing a 2-0 series whitewash. However, the visitors’ subdued celebrations and their act of collecting the trophy in practice kits garnered attention.
Umpire Richard Kettleborough took to social media to clarify the reason behind Sri Lanka’s unconventional celebration. He stated that Sri Lanka wanted to convey to the world that they treated the series as practice matches against Bangladesh.
In the final Test, Bangladesh were set an improbable target of 511 runs for victory but were bowled out for 318, with Mominul Haq and Miraz scoring half-centuries. Sri Lanka dominated the match after posting 531 in their first innings and declaring at 157-7 in their second innings.
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, especially after their disappointment in the first Test.
Earlier, after winning the ODI series, Bangladesh player Mushfiqur Rahim mocked Angelo Mathews’ timed out dismissal at the 2023 ODI World Cup during the trophy presentation ceremony. This incident added to the already heated rivalry between the two teams.
Key Points:
- Sri Lanka defeats Bangladesh by 192 runs in the second Test to win the series 2-0.
- Sri Lanka’s subdued celebrations and collection of the trophy in practice kits draw attention.
- Umpire Richard Kettleborough clarifies on social media that Sri Lanka wanted to convey that they treated the series as practice matches against Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh falls short in the final Test despite chasing an improbable target of 511 runs.
- Mushfiqur Rahim mocks Angelo Mathews’ dismissal during the trophy presentation ceremony, adding to the rivalry between the two teams.
