Captain Angelo Mathews refused to underestimate Bangladesh, ahead of the first Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, which will get underway on Monday.
Captain Angelo Mathews refused to underestimate Bangladesh, ahead of the first Test at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, which will get underway on Monday.
The tourists are four positions superior in the International Cricket Council's Test match rankings - and have beaten Bangladesh 13 times in 14 attempts.
"We may have won in the past, but we still need to go hard at them. Bangladesh will always be tough to beat at home. They have improved a lot in recent years. We need to play good cricket to win. We are certainly not going to take them lightly," said Mathews.
Host all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, meanwhile, is looking forward to a solid contest between the sub-continental rivals - in conditions that are likely to suit the spin bowlers.
"The game is between two Asian teams so a spin-friendly pitch may not help much. We now have the experience to play good cricket against any team," added Al Hasan.
Bangladesh have recalled opener Imrul Kayes, while batsman Shamsur Rahman. The Sri Lankans, meanwhile, have included Ajantha Mendis and uncapped fast bowler Vishwa Fernando.
The tourists are four positions superior in the International Cricket Council's Test match rankings - and have beaten Bangladesh 13 times in 14 attempts."We may have won in the past, but we still need to go hard at them. Bangladesh will always be tough to beat at home. They have improved a lot in recent years. We need to play good cricket to win. We are certainly not going to take them lightly," said Mathews.
Host all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, meanwhile, is looking forward to a solid contest between the sub-continental rivals - in conditions that are likely to suit the spin bowlers.
"The game is between two Asian teams so a spin-friendly pitch may not help much. We now have the experience to play good cricket against any team," added Al Hasan.
Bangladesh have recalled opener Imrul Kayes, while batsman Shamsur Rahman. The Sri Lankans, meanwhile, have included Ajantha Mendis and uncapped fast bowler Vishwa Fernando.
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