Bangladesh will arrangement to close their noxious traipse in Check cricket after they face the West Indies within the second and remaining Check on Saturday.
The match, place to start at 9 PM Bangladesh Time, presents the Tigers of venture to salvage pride after a string of disappointing results within the longer structure.
Bangladesh, affectionately identified as the Tigers, have struggled to yowl since their historical series victory in opposition to Pakistan earlier this year. Following that landmark success, they slumped to series defeats in opposition to India and South Africa, and additional at present suffered a crushing 201-traipse loss within the precious Check in opposition to the West Indies.
In all 5 of those Tests, Bangladesh’s batting has been the Achilles’ heel, repeatedly failing to enhance the efforts of their bowlers. The gap Check in Antigua became as soon as no exception, with Taskin Ahmed’s profession-finest 6 for 64 and some solid bowling performances undone by a faltering batting present.
Stand-in Skipper Optimistic
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, main the aspect within the absence of long-established captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (out attributable to a groin hurt), acknowledged the batting frailties but remained optimistic.
“I judge we made about a errors, but that would perchance occur,” mentioned Miraz. “We hope to advance encourage encourage strongly within the next match. We have identified the areas the place we went unpleasant and are centered on fixing those errors to dangle a stronger displaying in this Check.”
Miraz also praised the bowlers, particularly Taskin Ahmed, for their constant performances, both at dwelling and in a foreign country.
“Our pacers have been perfect. Taskin, Hasan [Mahmud], and Shoriful [Islam] bowled neatly, and Taijul [Islam] became as soon as finest within the precious innings. I am gay with their efforts.”
Historical past Against the Tigers
Bangladesh’s final Check series uncover within the Caribbean came in 2009, despite the incontrovertible truth that it became as soon as in opposition to a second-string West Indies aspect amidst a players’ dispute with their board. General, in 21 Tests between the 2 sides, the West Indies have dominated, winning 15, whereas Bangladesh have emerged victorious on four cases.
Adding to their subject, the Tigers are with out experienced players Mushfiqur Rahim and Shanto, forcing them to subject a quite younger aspect. The personnel management is expected to dangle at the least one alternate, with Nahid Rana seemingly to change Shoriful Islam within the playing XI.
Bangladesh probable playing XI: Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure, Mominul Haque, Litton Das (WK), Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain), Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.
West Indies probable playing XI: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Joshua Da Silva (WK), Alick Athanaze, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mikyle Louis, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
