Part-an-hour sooner than toss on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, the scoop of Andrew Symonds’ dying got here to the fore.
Andrew Symonds being proven in Chattogram. Courtesy: Bangladesh Cricket Fb
HIGHLIGHTSOn Sunday, Symonds gave up the ghost after a automobile crashSri Lanka received the toss and selected to batShakib Al Hasan were given an opportunity to play
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka cricketers paid a heartwarming tribute to former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who gave up the ghost on Sunday, Might 15 after a automobile crash. Previous to the continuing opening Take a look at on the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, the gamers seen a one-minute silence. The inside track surfaced simplest half-an-hour sooner than toss.
Symonds breathed his final on the age of 46 after he confronted an twist of fate outdoor Townsville the place he lived in retirement. “Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Hervey Vary, round 50 kilometers from Townsville that is taken the lifetime of a 46-year-old guy final evening,” Queensland police was once quoted as pronouncing in a observation.
Symonds performed 198 ODIs and 26 Exams in his profession that spanned 11 years, from 2008 to 2009. He was once additionally part of the 2003 and 2007 International Cup-winning Australia squad. Symonds additionally plied his industry for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers within the Indian Premier League (IPL).
SRI LANKA BAT FIRST
So far as the Chattogram Take a look at is worried, the Lankans, led by way of Dimuth Karunaratne, received the toss and opted to bat first. Oshada Fernando, who made a comeback into the squad after lacking the Take a look at collection in opposition to India, were given an opportunity and scored 36 runs sooner than getting out to Nayeem Hasan.
Sooner than the fit, there have been doubts over Shakib Al Hasan’s participation after the veteran examined certain for COVID-19. Head trainer Russell Domingo was once additionally anxious of together with him within the taking part in XI.
He stated {that a} 50-60 p.c Shakib won’t pay numerous dividends if given an opportunity to play. On the other hand, the Tigers roped Shakib in for the all-important fit.