But Bangladesh has improved rapidly in the test format, and is coached by former Sri Lanka test cricketer Chandika Hathurusingha. Thilan Samaraweera, who played 81 tests for Sri Lanka before retiring in 2013, is Bangladesh's specialist batting coach. Hathurusingha was Sri Lanka's 'A' team coach for several years and spent two years with the senior team. He is a guy who is meticulous in his planning and leaves nothing for chance," Sri Lanka captain Herath said. Mushfiqur has happy memories in Galle, where he posted a career-best 200 the last time Bangladesh played here in 2013.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 06, 2017 09:11 UTC