Dhaka: All-rounder Shakibu Alhasan leads the volatile Bangladeshi side to Thursday’s first test against the West Indies, aiming to regain the glory of the captain’s debut 13 years ago. In 2009, Shakib replaced the injured Mashrafe Mortaza as a skipper for his second test in Grenada, playing a key role in sweeping the team 2-0 series against the depleted West Indies side. I did.
Due to the poor batting style of Mominul Hake, he can no longer continue his role, and after veteran wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim opts out of the Caribbean campaign, Shakib as test captain. The rehabilitation was completed by the Bangladeshi people. The West Indies have been inconsistent since leaving Bangladesh for an unexpected 2-0 series victory in early 2021, but will join the series as a favorite that defeated England earlier this year. ..
They are encouraged by the memories of Bangladesh’s last visit to Antigua in 2018. Visitors were routed at just 53 on the first morning on their way to the inning defeat in both tests of the series. The West Indies captain was Jason Holder, who replaced Kraigg Brathwaite after opting out 17 months ago in a campaign in Bangladesh because of fatigue and Covid 19 concerns.
Cricket The holder was absent again due to a vacation from the West Indies. This paved the way for Raymon Rafer to have another test opportunity. The West Indies have at least two players in a team of twelve, with three uncapped players (high-speed medium-sized bowler Anderson Phillip, left-handed spinner Gudekeshmoty, and wicket-keeper batter Devon Thomas). I will definitely make my debut.
Philip is one of the four players on the team returning from Pakistan’s three-game one-day international tour that ended on Sunday, including fellow pace bowlers Jayden Shields and Al-Zari Joseph, and all-rounder Kyle Mayers. .. It’s still unclear if they will be able to play in the heat of 45 degrees Celsius and recover in time from a long journey back to the Caribbean-the West Indies only formed a full team on Tuesday.
Cockroach “Inspiration”
Bangladesh draws a warm-up fixture against CWI President XI and loses Yasir Ali in a back injury, but Seamer’s Musta Fizur Rahman is ready to return to the test scene 12 months later. I stole 3 wickets with 6 overs to show. The West Indies were boosted Wednesday when pace bowler Kemal Roche joined the team after being injured in Sally at the County Championship in England. Roach has 242 wickets in 72 tests and is also the leading wicket taker at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which has 43 casualties.
His best career number of 6-48 played against Bangladesh in 2009, while his best number at the venue was 5-8, which also played against Bangladesh in 2018. Simmons. “He’s always inspiring the young players we’re here and he’s ready to go. There are 250 wickets around the corner and he’s in the dressing room as well as in the field. I am happy with what I brought to the table.
“I’m looking forward to seeing him in good health and going out there. [email protected] Homeside aims to further strengthen the spirit and energy of the 10-wicket match against England in Grenada two months ago. Bangladesh has also recently succeeded in inspiring world test champion New Zealand with a spectacular victory at Mount Maunganui earlier this year. – AFP
