Bangladesh announce squad for two-match Test series against West Indies

Bangladesh will miss the experienced batter Mushfiqur Rahim in their two-match Test series against West Indies, scheduled to start on November 22. He has been diagnosed with a fracture on his left index finger while keeping wickets in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Sharjah. His medical report has said it will take four to six weeks for his recovery and, thus, he will miss the Test leg of the tour.

The team management has not confirmed if Rahim will return for the ODI series against the West Indies, which will take place after the Tests. His return will depend on his progress in recovery. Rahim resigned from T20I cricket and is still integral to the Bangladesh ODI setup.

Injury saw Rahim bat further down the order in the Afghanistan ODI before being ruled out of the series, but he should be able to report back to Bangladesh soon to rehabilitate.

The Bangladesh Test squad, on the other hand, has been finalized. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the side while keeping wickets will be done by Litton Das. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been named vice-captain. There’s also some young talent in the group including Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Zakir Hasan along with some of the seasoned bowlers, Taijul Islam and Taskin Ahmed.

This series is a vital one for Bangladesh as it would look to have some major improvements in the longer version. The two Tests would be played at Antigua and Jamaica, while three ODIs and three T20Is have been scheduled after that.

Bangladesh Tour of West Indies Schedule

Test Matches

1st Test: 22-26 Nov, Antigua
2nd Test: November 30-December 4, Jamaica

ODIs

1st ODI: 8 Dec, St. Kitts
Dec 10, St. Kitts – 2nd ODI
Dec 12, St. Kitts – 3rd ODI

T20Is:

Dec 16, St. Vincent – 1st T20I
Dec 18, St. Vincent – 2nd T20I
Dec 20, St. Vincent – 3rd T20I

Rahim’s absence leaves a gaping hole, but the team will look to come together in preparing for a stiff West Indian assignment.

Bangladesh squad Test series against West Indies:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Hasan Murad