- Bangladesh’s chance to bounce back from a tough tour to the United Arab Emirates. Bangladesh lost both their games in the tri-series and failed to win the one-off Test against Afghanistan before this Test series. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Lucia, Day 2, September 14, 2014 The Bangladesh ODI team lacks dynamic middle-order batsmen and also lacks a strong spin attack, thus failing to take enough wickets.
- However, the Test team has more experienced batsmen like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque to complement ctain Najmul Hossain Shanto and his deputy Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
- Bangladesh also have Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy as reserve batters in the team.
Bangladesh’s chance to bounce back from a tough tour to the United Arab Emirates. Bangladesh lost both their games in the tri-series and failed to win the one-off Test against Afghanistan before this Test series. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 Lucia, Day 2, September 14, 2014 The Bangladesh ODI team lacks dynamic middle-order batsmen and also lacks a strong spin attack, thus failing to take enough wickets.
However, the Test team has more experienced batsmen like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mominul Haque to complement ctain Najmul Hossain Shanto and his deputy Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Bangladesh also have Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy as reserve batters in the team. When it comes to bowling, Shanto is struggling with a headache.
Taskin Ahmed is back in the Test squad while Shoriful Islam will also push for a place in the playing eleven. They already have Hasan Mahmud and Ebadot Hossain, who led the attack against Afghanistan in their previous Test. However, the combination could be down to Litton Das’s fitness – he had missed all three series in the UAE due to a hip injury.
After their strong performance in the T20I series in India, the West Indies came to Bangladesh as a confident unit. Even though it was a different format, it gave them a better understanding of the conditions in the subcontinent. While their white-ball players were in action against India, their red-ball players spent time at a camp in Chennai ahead of the Bangladesh tour.
Batting consultant Floyd Reifer gave the preparatory camp a “10 out of 10” as they strive to surpass the conditions in Bangladesh. Roston Chase, Tagearine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge and Amir Jangoo will be key figures in the batting line-up, while Justin Greaves will provide balance with bat and ball. Jomel Warrican, the vice-ctain, will lead the rotation attack while Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph will be in charge of the seam attack.
Bangladesh DLWLW (last five matches completed, most recent first) West Indies LWDWL Mushfiqur Rahim has an average of 44.7 in the six matches since becoming the first Bangladeshi player to reach 100 Test runs. In the one-off Test against Afghanistan earlier this month, he made a duck and 81. Mushfiqur currently has 118 runs out of 1,000 against the West Indies.
It will be an interesting fight between Mushfiqur and Kemar Roach, who have been facing each other since 2009. Roach has sacked Mushfiqur three times, a surprisingly low number given their long rivalry. Roach has been in good form this year, taking ten wickets at an average of 22.4, including 4 for 51 against Sri Lanka.
Shamar Springer celebrates signing his contract, paying tribute to his parents, India vs West Indies, 4th T20I, Hyderabad, October 14, 2026. This could be a battle between Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam to return to the eleven, most likely at the expense of off-spinner Nayeem Hasan. Bangladesh (probable): 1 Shadman Islam, 2 Tanzid Hasan, 3 Mominul Haque, 4 Najmul Hossain Shanto (ct), 5 Mushfiqur Rahim, 6 Litton Das (wk), 7 Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8 Taijul Islam, 9 Hasan Mahmud, 10 Taskin Ahmed/Shoriful Islam, 11 Ebadot Hossain Joshua Da Silva will replace Shai Hope behind the Stumps, while West Indies have the pleasure of playing either unbowled left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop or bowling all-rounder Shamar Springer in their XI. West Indies (probable): 1 Tagearine Chanderpaul, 2 Brandon King, 3 Kavem Hodge, 4 Amir Jangoo, 5 Roston Chase (ct), 6 Justin Greaves, 7 Joshua Da Silva (wk), 8 Kemar Roach, 9 Shamar Joseph, 10 Jomel Warrican, 11 Jayden Seales West Indies coach Daren Sammy takes a look at the field at the Shere National Stadium Bangla and said: it was nothing like the ones they played in the ODI series last year.
West Indies bowled 50 overs of spin in one of the games but the venue has used better shots since then. Rain is also forecast for the first three days. Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam never lost a wicket against Kemar Roach, having conceded 80 balls off the fast in four Test innings.
Bangladesh lost both their games in the tri-series and failed to win the one-off Test against Afghanistan before this Test series. Kemar Roach smiles after bowling a delivery to Mushfiqur Rahim, West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, St. Lucia, Day 2, September 14, 2014 Najmul Hossain Shanto soaks up the moment, Australia vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Darwin, Day 4, August 16, 2026 Bangladesh lost both their games in the tri-series and failed to win the one-off Test against Afghanistan before this Test series. Kemar Roach smiles after throwing a throw to Mushfiqur Rahim, West Indies vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, St. Lucia, Day 2, 14 September 2014 Phil Simmons speaks alongside her before the match, Australia v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3, Darwin, 15 August 2026 Litton Das, who missed the ODI tri-series in the UAE due to injury, was brought in while Towhid Hridoy retained his place. Taskin Ahmed asked questions to Australia opener, Australia vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Darwin, Day 1, August 13, 2026. Points deducted. England were deducted 2 points for slow overs in the match against India on July 10, 2025. Pakistan were deducted 8 points for slow overs in the match against Bangladesh on May 8, 2026. England were deducted 12 points for slow overs in the match against India and New Zealand on 18 June 2026. The West Indies were deducted 2 points for slow overs during the match against Sri Lanka on 7 July 2026. Pakistan were awarded 11 points for slow over-pacing during the match against England on September 12, 2026. View from Harrup Park, Australia A v India A, Team A One-Day Quadrangular Series, Final, Mackay, 4th September 2016. The magnificent Melbourne Cricket Ground in full bloom, Victoria v Queensland, FR Cup, MCG, 6th February 2008. Lucia, Day 2, 14th September 2014 BAN v WI 2026/27, BAN v WI 1st Test Match Preview – Bangladesh’s Chance, to get back on their feet after the tough UAE tour BAN vs WI 2026/27 Match Preview vs Bangladesh vs West Indies: Bangladesh lost both games of the tri-series and failed to win the singles test against Afghanistan before this test series. Bangladesh lost both their games in the tri-series and failed to win the only Test against Afghanistan before this Test series
