West Indies recorded the second-lowest team total in a Test match

The visitors, the Australian cricket team, made history by bowling out their opponents, the West Indies, for just 27 runs on the third day of the third Test match at Kingston, Jamaica. This helped Australia secure a 176-run win and secure a whitewash over the Caribbean side in a three-match Test series. The hosts could bat only 14.3 overs in the second innings. Mitchell Starc took six wickets for 9 runs, while Scott Boland and Josh Hazlewood took 3 and 1 wicket respectively.

West Indies registered their lowest team total and became the second cricket team in Test history to be bowled out for fewer than 30 runs, after New Zealand, who were dismissed for only 26 by England at Auckland in March 1955.

To see the scorecard of the West Indies vs Australia 3rd Test, you can click on the link below:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/australia-in-west-indies-2025-1472501/west-indies-vs-australia-3rd-test-1472519/full-scorecard

This low-scoring performance has once again raised questions about the continuation of day-night Test matches. In today’s corporate world, if Test matches end within three days, organizations may be less inclined to sponsor day-night tournaments in the future. 

Bangladesh seals their first-ever major trophy

May 17, 2019 was a remarkable day in the history of Bangladesh cricket, because, on that day, the men in red and green registered their first-ever major title after defeating West Indies by five wickets in the final match of the tri-nation ODI tournament by Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method at The Village in Malahide, Ireland. Bangladesh national cricket team has become successful in their seventh attempt to win a tournament final.

Coming to chase 210 runs in the stipulated 24 overs, the Tigers reached the target with 7 balls to spare thanks to Mosaddek Hossain's unbeaten 27-ball 52 and Soumya Sarkar’s 66 off 41 balls. Mosaddek also made a 70-run partnership with Mahmudullah Riyad in the sixth-wicket, which helped the Tigers chase down the mammoth total. Mushfiqur Rahim also played a useful innings of 22-ball 36.

For West Indies, Shannon Gabriel and Raymon Reifer took two wickets each while Fabian Allen claimed one wicket. 

Batting first, the Caribbean team scored 152 runs losing one wicket in 24 overs. Shai Hope, who was awarded player-of-the-series title, top scored for his side with 74 runs while his opening partner Sunil Ambris was not out on 69. The only wicket was taken by Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

At one point, it looked like the final match would be washed away due to heavy rain. Even if it happened, Bangladesh would have won the title for staying on top of the point table with four wins and one draw. However, the match resumed after five hours when West Indies was 131 for no loss in 20.1 overs, thus reducing the match to 24 overs. This victory before the 2019 ICC World Cup has surely increased the morale of the Bangladesh cricket team. I hope they will continue their winning streak.

Scorecard- http://www.espncricinfo.com/series/11122/scorecard/1168514/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-final-ireland-tri-nation-series-2019

BCB announced a 16-man ODI squad against West Indies

Keeping in mind the upcoming three-match ODI series against West Indies, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 16-man squad. In this squad, four new uncapped players- Abu Jayed Chowdhury, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Nazmul Islam Apu and Abu Hider Rony- have been selected. Except Jayed and Shanto, other two players have only the experience of playing T20 cricket in national jersey. Getting selected in the first Test match against West Indies, the 24-year-old fast-bowler Jayed made his Test debut. 

Anamul Haque Bijoy has been recalled to the Bangladesh team for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. He last played in the home tri-nation series involving Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in January 2018. Mustafizur Rahman and Mosaddek Hossain have been included as well. Selectors are confident about
Mustafizur’s complete recovery before the start of the ODI series. The cutter master sustained a toe injury during the IPL and as a result, he was left out of the squad that played a three-match T20 series against Afghanistan recently.

Despite having poor form, Sabbir Rahman has been included in the squad. The hard hitter batsman could not even cross 40-run mark in any of his last 11 ODIs. Three-match ODI series between West Indies and Bangladesh will kick off on July 22. First two matches will be played on July 22 and 25 in Guyana while the last ODI match will be played Saint Kitts on July 28.

Bangladesh ODI Squad: Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (captain), Shakib Al Hasan (vice-captain), Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Liton Kumar Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Nazmul Islam Apu, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Hider, Abu Jayed Chowdhury.

Source-

https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/bangladesh-cricket/bangladesh-vs-west-indies-odi-series-squad-anamul-nazmul-rahi-in-team-tigers-1599292

West Indies announces 13-man Squad against Bangladesh

The two-match Test series between West Indies and Bangladesh will kick off tomorrow (July 4) with the first Test scheduled to be held at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The second and final Test match will start from July 12 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.

This series has given the home side an opportunity to regain their lost position in the Test rankings. You might have known that the Caribbean team lost their number eight position to their Asian rival, Bangladesh, and moved one step down to number nine. So, winning the series, they can move back up to their previous position. 

Jason Holder-led West Indies cricket team will leave no stone unturned to win the series. The host team, unlike their opponent, is likely to get the maximum benefits from the greener and bouncier pace friendly pitches. West Indies fast bowlers, including Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder and Kemar Roach, will be looking to dominate over the opponent batsmen on a fast-bowling friendly wicket.

However, it does not mean that the visitors are not aware of the quality of the playing surfaces. Bangladesh is without their key fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who has not yet fully recovered from toe injury. Rubel Hossain and Abu Jayed, who will have his test debut if selected, are expected to lead Bangladesh’s fast-bowling department. No doubt, keeping in mind the condition of the pitch, both teams will give more priority on using many fast bowlers.

Before the Test series Bangladesh played only a two-day warm-up match against the West Indies President's XI, which ended in a draw.

West Indies squad against Bangladesh: Jason Holder (captain), Devendra Bishoo, Kraigg Brathwaite, Roston Chase, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Keemo Paul, Kieran Powell, Kemar Roach, Devon Smith.

Source-

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/Windies_name_squad_for_Bangladesh_series?profile=1511

BCB announces 15-man Test squad against West Indies

Bangladesh cricket team is now in West Indies to play a full-fledged series, comprising two Tests, three ODIs and three T20I matches, against the home side. The series will start on July 4 with the first Test match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. Tigers guided by new head coach Steve Rhodes are likely to make a tough competition against the Caribbean team. With this tour series, Steve Rhodes will also make his debut as head coach of a country. 

Of the 15 players, announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for two Tests, Abu Jayed Chowdhury is the only uncapped player. The 24-year-old pacer has so far played only 3 T20I matches. So, he will eagerly wait to make his debut in the longest format of cricket game. Absence of premier fast bowler, Mustafizur Rahman, who was left out of the Test squad due to toe injury, will help Abu Jayed to get his maiden call-up in the first Test.

Inclusion of Liton Das means reducing the workload of Mushfiqur Rahim, freeing him from wicket-keeping responsibility. As a result, he can put his full focus on batting.

Bangladesh cricket team will be led by Shakib Al Hasan, who made his return to the national team after the end of his short break. The number one all-rounder has not played any Test match since the home series against Australia in September 2017. His appearance will obviously increase the strength of the team.

Bangladesh Test squad: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed Chowdhury Rahi, Shafiul Islam, Nazmul Hossain.