Bangladesh has won the toss and opted to bat in the first cricket test against Sri Lanka, expecting spin to play a major part as the game progresses.

Sri Lanka veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was given a guard of honour ahead of his farewell Test match against Bangladesh at Galle International Stadium on Tuesday, June 17. Mathews will bid farewell to his illustrious Test career after the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh.

Angelo Mathews received a guard of honour as he took the field for the final time in Tests during Sri Lanka's first match of the series against Bangladesh.