Sri Lanka send Bangladesh to bat first in Asia Cup game | Sports

DHAKA, Sept 13, 2025 (BSS)-Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the tossand sent Bangladesh into bat first in their Asia Cup opening game at SheikhZayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today. While Sri Lanka kick-start the tournament with this game, Bangladesh hadalready played a match against Hong Kong and made a winning start with seven-wicket victory. Bangladesh brought up one change from that match with Shoriful Islamreplacing his fellow pacer Taskin Ahmed. Despite losing the toss, Bangladesh captain Liton Das was happy to get theopportunity to bat first. "Don't mind batting first, looks like a good wicket," Liton told thebroadcaster after the toss. "We played good cricket in the first game, wehave to improve in certain areas. To win a game...