Dhaka:The West Indies cricket team has arrived in Dhaka to compete in a two-match Test series against Bangladesh. This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship and is set to commence on October 28.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a late change was made to the West Indies squad when allrounder Shamar Springer replaced pacer Keemo Paul. Paul withdrew from the series citing personal and family reasons.
Before the first Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, the visiting team is scheduled to play a three-day warm-up match on October 22. The second and final Test will take place at Sylhet International Stadium, starting on November 5.
The West Indies last toured Bangladesh for Test matches in 2021, securing a 2-0 series victory. Historically, the two teams have contested 11 Test series, with Bangladesh winning two in 2009 and 2018, while the West Indies have won eight. One series ended in a draw. In their overall Test encounters, Bangladesh has won five matches, lost 15, and drawn two.
Currently, Bangladesh is favored to win the series and improve their standing in the World Test Championship. Their confidence is bolstered by a recent 1-1 draw in a two-match Test series in Australia. Bangladesh is positioned fourth in the WTC standings, whereas the West Indies are in eighth place.
The West Indies squad includes Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican (vc), Joshua Bishop, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Joshua Da Silva, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, and Kevin Wickham.