In a groundbreaking move, the West Indies fielded an all-spin bowling lineup in the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday, the first instance in ODI history where a team bowled an entire innings without using a fast bowler.
In a heart-stopping finish at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, West Indies triumphed in the Super Over to level the series 1–1 after the second ODI against Bangladesh ended in a dramatic tie.
Bangladesh Women fell heartbreakingly short in a tense ICC Women’s World Cup clash against Sri Lanka Women, losing by 7 runs after a dramatic collapse in the final over that saw them lose four wickets for just one run.
Injury concerns have hit the West Indies camp during their ongoing tour of Bangladesh, prompting two changes to their ODI squad.
West Indies have made a few changes to their ODI squad midway through the Bangladesh tour, ahead of the second match of the three-match ODI series, the visitors have decided to strengthen their spin and pace departments.
Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has expressed full confidence that young leg-spinner Rishad Hossain will soon break into the Test side, saying he has all the tools to succeed in the longest format.
Left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed has been included in the Bangladesh ODI squad for the ongoing series against the West Indies.
Bangladesh finally found a match-winning leg-spinner in Rishad Hossain, whose sensational six-wicket haul against the West Indies turned the first ODI in Mirpur into a one-man show.
Bangladesh batter Saif Hassan has earned a spot in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League, signing with Aspin Stallions through the players’ draft.
Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain produced a career-best performance, taking 6 for 35, as Bangladesh crushed West Indies by 74 runs in the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
West Indies skipper Shai Hope hadn’t yet inspected the Mirpur pitch when he walked into the press conference on Friday. Head coach Daren Sammy, however, had already seen the surface and what he saw left him astonished. “I’ve never seen a wicket like this before,” Sammy admitted.
Bangladesh are struggling in 50-over cricket, having lost their last four ODI series, the latest a whitewash against Afghanistan. Yet, ahead of the three-match ODI series, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy insists his team won’t underestimate the hosts.