Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Pacer Shafiul Islam added to visitors' squad for 3-match ODI series as cover for hot weather conditions

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday added fast bowler Shafiul Islam to their squad for the whirlwind three-match one-day international series against Sri Lanka in Colombo as cover with hot weather expected. Chief selector Minhajul Abedin said: “After the practice match yesterday, the team management felt we might need an additional pace bowler. The condition in Sri Lanka is really hot now.” [caption id=“attachment_7048751” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Shafiul Islam. Reuters[/caption] The visiting Bangladeshi side defeated Sri Lanka Board President’s XI by five wickets in Tuesday’s warm-up match in Colombo. Shafiul last played for Bangladesh in a one-day international in October 2016 against England in Chittagong. The three matches will be held in rapid succession on 26 July, 28 and 31 in Colombo.