Bangladesh begin a three-match ODI series against West Indies at Warner Park, St Kitts and Nevis on December 8.
The visitors, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, will aim to carry the momentum from their Test series win. With key players Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy and Shakib Al Hasan missing, the Tigers will be keen to showcase their depth.
The return of Afif Hossain after nearly a year bolsters the batting unit, while Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will lead the pace attack.
West Indies, under the captaincy of Shai Hope, have been plagued by injury setbacks but have promising replacements in Marquino Mindley and Jediah Blades.
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Bangladesh team
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana
West Indies vs Bangladesh 11 – 1st ODI Bangladesh West Indies Tour 2024
Openers: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar
Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar can lead the batting. Known for his aggressive stroke play, Tanzid wanted to use power plays and give a flying start.
Soumya Sarkar is a good partner at the top with her experience and steady approach. The left-handed combination of the duo is likely to challenge the West Indies bowlers and provide a strong foundation for the middle order.
Middle-order batsmen and batsmen: Parviz Hossain Emon, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (W), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain
Parviz Hossain Emon and Mahmudullah, who can increase the pace with their shots, can solve difficult situations.
Mehdi Hasan, another all-rounder and their captain, provides further strength with bat and bowl.
Lower middle order batsman Jaker Ali can score quickly and change the tempo of the game.
The all-rounder Rishad Hossain, on the other hand, can target the batting in the late order and can use his spin in bowling as well.
Bowlers: Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana, Tashkin Ahmed
Bangladesh’s bowling line-up against West Indies will be led by experienced seamer Taskin Ahmed, who relies heavily on pace and variation. Tanzim Hasan will assist Sakib Taşkin Ahmed
