Mehidy gives Bangladesh selection 'headache' for second Test vs Lanka

Bangladesh are boosted by the return of star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka, but it also provides a selection dilemma for the team management.

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The 26-year-old, who missed the first Test due to illness, is ranked number two among Test all-rounders.

Off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, who replaced him in the first Test in Galle that ended in a draw on Saturday, finished with a six-wicket match haul including a five-for in the first innings.

Head coach Phil Simmons admitted the team now faces a “good headache” in balancing the playing 11.

“Miraz is world-class, no doubt he strengthens us in both departments,” Simmons told reporters on the eve of the game at in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo.