Forward Rifat Kazi struck a hattrick as Bangladesh thrashed Sri Lanka 4-0 in their final Group A match of the SAFF U-17 Championship at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Despite a rivalry that has simmered since the 2018 Nidahas Trophy and only intensified over the years, Bangladesh fans may feel less resentment toward Sri Lanka this time.

Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage has made himself available for selection for today’s Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against Bangladesh, just a day after the tragic passing of his father.

Ekush Tapadar tries to explain Bangladesh's qualification path to the Super 4 of the Asia Cup T20 on today's Star Explains.

The mood outside the dressing rooms at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday evening told two very different stories. Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga emerged from the cramped elevator juggling their kit coffins, yet still found time for jokes and laughter. Moments later, Taskin Ahmed and Shamim Hossain followed, their faces drawn and smiles faint -- a reflection of Bangladesh’s bruising six-wicket defeat to the Lankans in their Asia Cup Group B encounter.

Litton Das-led Bangladesh face Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka tonight (8:30 pm Bangladesh time) in an Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka played down talk of a cricketing rivalry with Bangladesh ahead of their Group B opener in the Asia Cup T20, scheduled for Saturday.

The Bangladesh squad arrived in the country on Thursday following their 2-1 T20I series triumph against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The Tigers, however, have little time to adjust to home conditions, with Pakistan already having arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday to play a three-match T20I series.

This was Bangladesh’s first-ever series win over Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka in any format. It was also their maiden T20I series win over the hosts.

Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Das dedicated their T20I series triumph over Sri Lanka to the martyrs of the July movement last year.

Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Das said he is determined to identify and overcome his current struggles with the bat as the Tigers prepare for the first of a three-match T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka, starting today in Pallekele.

As stats and performances continue to plummet, Bangladesh find themselves in unfamiliar territory -- outclassed not just by top-tier nations but by emerging sides on the global stage.

Former Bangladesh captain Akram Khan wasn’t impressed with the Tigers’ batting efforts in the 2-1 series loss against hosts Sri Lanka in the ongoing tour and questioned the mental approach of the batters.

“We need to learn from our mistakes.” This statement is the staple of Bangladesh players, uttered almost every time they lose a game.

Bangladesh have never won an ODI series in Sri Lanka.

Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down as Bangladesh's Test captain after the Tigers' innings and 78-run loss to Sri Lanka in the second and final Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo today.

Bangladesh succumbed to a humiliating innings and 78-run defeat on Day 4 of their second and final Test against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo today. The victory also helped Sri Lanka win the two-match series 1-0, after seeing the first Test in Galle end in a draw last week.

With a drawn first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka now need just four more wickets on Day 4 to seal the series. For Bangladesh, who will overtake Australia (46 innings defeats) if they lose by an innings, a familiar script threatens to play out -- another Test, another innings defeat, and another long list of questions to answer.

Litton Das became Bangladesh’s leading wicket-keeper in Tests as he surpassed his veteran teammate Mushfiqur Rahim for most dismissals on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday.

Pathum Nissanka and Dinesh Chandimal put together an unbeaten 102-run stand as Sri Lanka went to Tea on 190-1, trailing Bangladesh by 57 runs on Day 2 of the second Test in Colombo today.