Bangladesh's Litton Kumar Das Credits Mahedi for Colombo Win

Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Kumar Das has revealed that he had always planned to select Shak Mahedi for the Colombo match, citing the bowler's skills on the surface. Mahedi's 4 for 11 helped Bangladesh secure an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka, their first-ever series win across formats against Sri Lanka in their own backyard.

"We felt that given the skills of Mahedi, he would be a perfect fit on the Colombo wicket," Litton said. "It doesn't mean he doesn't bowl well on other wickets. I had planned it before seeing the schedule – that whoever plays in Colombo, the first name will be Mahedi."

Litton also praised the team's confidence boost after their historic win, saying that it changed the entire mood in the dressing room. He credited the team's training and preparation for their success, stating that they always try to give their 100% in the middle.

The skipper also spoke about his own form, saying that he always believed he'd find his touch again. He credited his hard work and the support of his teammates for his recent performances.

Looking ahead to the upcoming series against Pakistan, Litton acknowledged that it would be a tough challenge, but stressed the need to have faith in their players. He praised the team's recent series wins in West Indies and Sri Lanka, saying that beating strong teams in their own conditions is a massive achievement.

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka Admits to Misreading the Wicket

Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka admitted that he misread the wicket in Colombo, opting to bat first. He credited Bangladesh's bowlers, particularly Mahedi, for their outstanding performance, saying that they fought hard and minimized their mistakes.

Asalanka also spoke about Sri Lanka's experimentation with their batting line-up, saying that they are trying out different combinations ahead of the World Cup. He emphasized the need to address their limitations quickly and continue to play to win every match while experimenting.