Sri Lanka's De Silva Urges SLC to Organise More Test Matches

Sri Lanka's skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has called on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to organize more Test matches for the country, believing that it would help the hosts continue their good form in the longer version of the game.

De Silva emphasized that Sri Lanka have only played four Test matches in 2025 and will not play any more Tests for the rest of the year. He believes that playing more Tests would allow the team to maintain their momentum and continue their good performances.

Kusal Mendis' Crucial Knock

De Silva praised Kusal Mendis for his crucial knock of 84 at No. 7, which added depth to the batting order. De Silva believes that Mendis' presence at No. 7 is crucial, as he can play a role against the second new ball and has been among the runs in recent series.

Bowlers' Maiden Percentage

De Silva also praised the bowlers for their efforts in squeezing the flow of runs and piling on pressure against the opposition. Sri Lanka bowled 18 maidens among 123.5 overs bowled across both innings in the second Test.

Prabath Jayasuriya's Five-Fer

De Silva did not lose sleep despite Prabath Jayasuriya's ordinary outings in the first three bowling innings, and praised the left-arm spinner for his five-wicket haul in the second innings.

Bangladesh's Disappointing Performance

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted that his team fell flat in the Colombo Test due to their abject batting failures on a decent pitch. He also pointed to Bangladesh's first innings bowling as another reason for the heavy loss.

Conclusion

De Silva's call for more Test matches is a timely reminder of the importance of playing the longer version of the game. Sri Lanka's good form in Tests is a testament to the team's hard work and dedication, and playing more Tests would allow them to continue their momentum.