Taskin Ahmed bolsters Bangladesh attack ahead of Test series against West Indies
Bangladesh have recalled seamer Taskin Ahmed into the squad ahead of the first Test against West Indies that starts in Mirpur on Wednesday.
West Indies wrap up victory against Bangladesh to take Test series lead
Bangladesh posted a total of 270 all out in the first innings after opting to bat first at the toss, with opener Shadman Islam hitting 105 but Windies spinner Jomel Warrican took figures of 5-53 in 23.4 overs.
The Caribbean then replied with a total of 245 to concede a led 30, with John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul scoring fifties but Bangladesh spinner Nayeem Hasan (4-33) initiated a collapse.
The game turned in the third innings when visiting captain Roston Chase took 5-36 in 15.4 overs to roll the hosts out for just 142 and set up up the run-chase of under 200.
Campbell and Brandon King then put up and opening partnership of 112 to settle the Windies dressing room but the latter eventually fell one run short of his fifty.
Chanderpaul was also out cheaply but King (81 not out) and Kavem Hodge (31) put on an unbroken partnership of 50 runs to take the West Indies over the line and a series lead.
Darren Sammy hails West Indies progress after India T20I series draw
Darren Sammy believes West Indies have taken a significant step forward after holding India to a 2-2 T20I series draw, with the head coach encouraged by the return of his team's confidence and trademark swagger.
Deciding match rained out as India and West Indies share T20I series
Less than eight overs were bowled in the fifth and final T20I between India and West Indies as heavy rain fell in Bengaluru.
Shai Hope century, Keemo Paul five-wicket haul give West Indies series-levelling T20I win
Shai Hope hit yet another century while Keema Paul bagged a five-wicket haul as West Indies beat India by 24 runs in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad to level the five-match series at 2-2.