The series will be part of the 2021-23 World Test Championship. Sri Lanka are currently fifth in the rankings, while Bangladesh are ranked ninth on the table. Sri Lanka will be led by Dimuth Karunaratne.

Former England coach Chris Silverwood has been appointed at the helm of the Sri Lanka team ahead of the series, who filled in the spot following Mickey Arthur’s departure in December. Sri Lanka are supposed to play against Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand later this year.

For Bangladesh, Mehidy Hasan was ruled out due to a finger injury, with Nayeem Hasan named as his replacement. Mosaddek Hossain was also added to the squad for the first Test. The host side features a number of new faces, and a few recalls, with a new-look squad

The touring Sri Lanka side are set to play a warm-up match against Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Dhaka.

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka 2022: Schedule

Warm-up match

BCB XI vs Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan, Dhaka, 10.30am local time

BAN vs SL Test series: Schedule

BAN vs SL, First Test, May 15-19 – Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, 10.30am local time

BAN vs SL, Second Test, May 23-27 – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, 10.30am local time