Sri Lanka's team members walk off the field as it rains during the fifth day of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, June 21, 2025.

GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Bangladesh won the toss Tuesday and opted to bat in the first cricket test against Sri Lanka, expecting spin to play a major part as the game progresses.

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Sri Lanka is packed up in a strong batting line up with Parhum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis. Leg spinner Prabath Jayasuriya is the key bowler and ...