Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2017: 1st Test, 5 Talking Points

#1 An answer to the opening combination remains

Upul Tharanga feasted on the Bangladesh bowlers in the second innings

Sri Lanka must have hoped to find a permanent solution to their opening woes in this series. Kaushal Silva was dropped prior to the series and Upul Tharanga was recalled to the top after a string of good performances in limited overs cricket.

Tharanga strengthened his credentials with a terrific century in the second innings but Dimuth Karunaratne continued to fade off after getting starts. This has brought back the opening batsman problem.

If the southpaw does not manage to score big in the next Test, his place will come under heavy scrutiny. Although his double hundred for Sri Lanka A against England Lions last month suggests that he is in decent nick, the runs haven't come as often in the International circuit.