He has scored hundreds in domestic cricket, but he is nowhere to be found in the national team jersey. Even if he doesn't mention the name, anyone who follows Bangladeshi cricket can tell who he is talking about!
Enamul Haque Bijoy, who was called up to the Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour after performing well at home, failed to prove his mettle once again. The right-handed opener, who returned a duck and four runs in the Galle Test, was left with the same duck in Colombo.
However, he has maintained consistency in one area. He was dismissed for 0 off 10 balls in the first innings of the Galle Test. Today, he was dismissed for 0 off 10 balls in the first innings of the Colombo Test.
Enamul could have returned to Colombo in the third over of the innings. Kusal Mendis missed his catch off Asitha Fernando. However, he could not use his life. Asitha got his wicket in the return over. He was bowled by pulling the stumps while trying to punch a delivery outside the off-stump. With Enamul's departure, Bangladesh lost their first wicket after 5 runs.
Then, experienced Test batsman Mominul Haque tried to extend his partnership with Sadman for the second wicket. Although the run rate was a bit sluggish, the two batsmen tried to keep the wicket. However, Mominul, as usual, settled down and came back to deliver the wicket again.
He gave his precious wicket to Dhananjaya de Silva, who was coming into the attack for the first time. He couldn't believe it when he handed the catch to the fielder at cover! His departure broke the 71-ball 38-run stand.
Bangladesh, who showed their dominance with the bat in the Galle Test, chose to bat first in Colombo out of confidence. However, Sri Lankan pacers Asitha and Biswa Fernando made Bangladesh suffer in the first hour of the day.