Bangladesh lost wickets against West Indies in the beginning

Sports Desk: Due to Corona's situation, after 347 days, Bangladesh got off to a good start with four runs but lost the wicket by only 23 runs. The hosts decided to bat after winning the toss in the first Test of the series against the West Indies at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the port city of Chittagong on Wednesday. Earlier, the Caribbeans were whitewashed 3-0 in the ODI series.

Sadman Islam Anik started the innings with Tamim Iqbal hitting four off the first ball of Kemar Roach. Left-handed Sadman sent the full-length delivery out of the offstamp to the border through the cover area with great confidence. Later, however, the 25-year-old from Dhaka came down to play the seventh Test with another four. At the time of writing, Bangladesh had scored 34 runs for the loss of one wicket.

Tamim Iqbal was out and returned with a straight ball to Kemar, scoring only 9 runs in two fours. Sadman is at the crease with 15 runs and Nazmul Hossain is at the crease with 10 runs. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is playing in this Test with seven batsmen, one fast bowler and four spinners (including Shakib).

World-class all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is returning to the Test series with this match after overcoming uncertainty. On the other hand, 3 cricketers are making their debut in the West Indies XI. Tiger Mustafizur Rahman will handle the pace attack alone.

Mehedi Hasan Miraj, Naeem Hasan and Taizul Islam are in the spin department with Shakib.

The hosts are in high spirits after winning the ODI series 3-0 against the Caribbean. On the other hand, the pain of being injured in the series has warmed up the West Indies. Phil Simmons's team desperate to return to fight in white. The preparation match showed a fighting mentality.

Spinner Rakim Cornwall and Jomel Warrickan have joined the XI along with experienced pacers like Shannon Gabriel and Kemar Roach. Encruma Bonner, Kyle Myers and Shane Mosel have made their debuts.

Bangladesh XI: Tamim Iqbal, Sadman Islam, Nazmul Hossain Shant, Muminul Haque (captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wicket keeper), Mehedi Hasan Miraj, Naeem Hasan, Taizul Islam and Mustafizur Rahman.

Windies XI: Craig Brathwaite (captain), John Campbell, Jermaine Blackwood (vice-captain), Shayne Moselle, Enkrumah Bonner, Joshua de Silva, Kyle Myers, Rahkim Cornwall, Jomel Warrickan, Kemar Roach and Shane.

Meanwhile, the white dress shows the last 5 of the two teams, Bangladesh's two wins against the Caribbean's three wins. Although the hosts seem to be lagging behind in statistics, the believers can find comfort in one place. And that is the last two Test wins at home against the West Indies. The Tigers won the last Test series between the two teams in 2018, 2-0 at home. Winning that series in Daputa will definitely inspire the hosts in this series as well.