Tigers name Shafiul as extra bowler to beat heat in Sri Lanka

Bangladesh added on Wednesday 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, reports AFP.

Chief selector Minhajul Abedin said: "After the practice match yesterday (July 23), the team management felt we might need an additional pace bowler. The condition in Sri Lanka is really hot now."

The visiting Bangladeshi side defeated Sri Lanka Board President's XI by five wickets in Tuesday's warm-up match in Colombo.