The first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh witnessed incredible scenes as a man was spotted at the Galle International Stadium with snakes and a monkey.
The cameras caught a man with two cobras as a monkey watched on during play in Galle.
As for the match itself, the captains decided to shake hands and settle for a draw.
The Sri Lankan openers demonstrated their intent to play aggressively rather than settle for a draw. Lahiru Udara delivered a few aggressive shots, but Taijul Islam managed to dismiss him with a well-bowled delivery. Pathum Nissanka, fresh off an impressive century, lost his wicket in the very first over bowled by Nayeem Hasan.
It has been an eventful period of play for Bangladesh. First, the skipper scored a twin century, putting Bangladesh in a commanding position before declaring the innings due to time constraints caused by rain, which had interrupted play for nearly two hours on Day 5.
Only 80 minutes of play were possible on Saturday morning before rain showers brought an early halt to what promised to be an engaging final day. With dark clouds and covers on the field, the umpires sensibly decided to call for an early lunch.
Bangladesh, having won only seven of its 66 away tests, held the advantage at the end of Day 4 by reaching 177-3 in their second innings, leading by 187 runs.
After the resumption, Najmul Hossain Shanto took on the Sri Lankan bowlers, scored a splendid century, and declared the innings just in time to allow the Bangladeshi bowlers a brief opportunity to trouble the Sri Lankan openers, which they successfully did.
Bangladesh managed to take four wickets, but Sri Lanka held on for the draw.
