Bangladesh’s ace paceman Mustafizur Rahman was getting the ball to nip back in quite well during the Tigers’ first ODI against the West Indies yesterday. Tigers’ coach Otis Gibson reiterated that Fizz proved to himself that he has the ability to swing the ball back in to the right hander.

Premier all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan made his return to Bangladesh colors today against the West Indies in their first ODI for the first time since being handed a year-long ban by ICC in October, 2019. And on his return, the champion all-rounder impressed with the ball -- bagging four for eight in his 7.2 overs and the player-of-the-match award for his effort.

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan put in an impressive bowling effort, grabbing four wickets at an economy-rate of just 1.09. The all-rounder said that it was not easy to get on to the field for international cricket and also commended debutant Hasan Mahmud for his three-wicket haul.

Raisuddin Ahmed, the former vice president of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), passed away today following prolonged illness. He was 82 years old.

Bangladesh mark their return to international cricket after more than a 10-month halt due to coronavirus pandemic with a convincing six-wicket victory over West Indies in the first of the three-ODIs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Jason Mohammad, who came back to the Windies side after last playing for the Caribbean outfit back in 2018, said he was both nervous and excited about the challenge of facing the Tigers at home.

With Tamim Iqbal set to start his stint as the new ODI captain of Bangladesh, former captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza hailed the new skipper’s determination and wished the national side for a new beginning.

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo has said that youngster Nazmul Hossain Shanto may bat at Number 3 above Shakib Al Hasan in the three-match ODI series at home against West Indies.

Bangladesh Cricket Board director Akram Khan today told the media that they will be viewing performances of at least the next two series before drawing up the central contract of the national team players.

With the inclusion of three uncapped cricketers in the form of pacers Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam and off spinning all-rounder Mahedi Hasan in the 18 member ODI squad, the selectors have taken the first steps towards a long-term plan. The trio spoke of their feeling after being included in the squad.

Bangladesh have picked six seamers in the squad for the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies and Windies coach Phil Simmons reiterated that there maybe an advantage to the visiting side if the Tigers play more seamers.

West Indies paceman Kemar Roach agreed that a Test match against Bangladesh gave him a ‘special feeling’ and reminded that the Windies pace battery can still cause problems to the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan and Co.

West Indies leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday and will be unavailable for the upcoming three-match ODI series against hosts Bangladesh, confirmed Cricket West Indies (CWI) in a statement today.

West Indies stand-in captain Jason Mohammed, who returned to the side for the upcoming series against Bangladesh after last playing in the national side back in 2018, reiterated that he wanted to lead the side to a series win while also divulging his activities during the quarantine period in Bangladesh.

Mahmudullah Riyad hit an unbeaten 51 to guide his side to a five-wicket victory at the BKSP in the first of the three intra-squad practice matches against Tamim XI today. Mahmudullah reiterated that it was a good day for the bowlers while also saying that they were confident of winning the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.

“It was bowlers’ day today,” is how Bangladesh T20 skipper Mahmudullah Riyad explained the first of the two intra-squad practice games at the BKSP ground today. And it was young pacer Hasan Mahmud who impressed the most in today’s practice match.

It was the spin attack of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and Shakib Al Hasan that troubled the West Indies batsmen most when they last visited Bangladesh in 2018. But West Indies Test skipper Kraigg Brathwaite said that they will be better prepared for the spinners this time around as they did their homework for the tour and would just need to execute their plans well.

The 24-member Bangladesh ODI preliminary squad will take part in the first of the two intra-squad practise games at the BKSP ground tomorrow.

Bangladesh’s young pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin said that he is gearing up for a return to action through the upcoming West Indies series after recovering from a ligament injury. The 24-year-old however remained aware of the stiff competition in the pace bowling department.

All members of the West Indies contingent tested negative for Covid-19 after their first of many coronavirus tests ahead of their three-ODI and two-Test series against hosts Bangladesh starting this month.