Shakib's spot up for grabs

The two practice matches ahead of the five-match ODI series between Bangladesh and West Indies starting on November 30 takes on special importance as it offers a chance for a player to fill the void left by star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who will miss the first two ODIs due to a shin injury sustained during the recently concluded second Test against the West Indies.
Both practice matches and the first two ODIs will take place at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna. The first practice match today will be between Bangladesh and BCB XI, who will take on the West Indies in the second warm-up tomorrow.
There has been speculation that Shakib, a left-arm spinner, may be replaced by a bowler rather than a batsman, which means BCB XI left-arm spinners Elias Sunny and Enamul Haque Jr would want to put on a strong show over the next two days. Other than them seam-bowling all-rounder Forhad Reza there are no other options in the all-round department.
A source close to the team said that almost all of Bangladesh's top players will be in action today, which will help the selectors make their decision. Yesterday was an off day for the teams after the first Test finished on Sunday, and five players -- captain Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, Naeem Islam, Elias Sunny and Anamul Haque -- went in for an optional practice session in the morning. The rest of the team spent the day at the hotel.
Shakib was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the right tibia after going for a scan on Saturday following the fourth day's play. He had bowled 52 overs to take four wickets in the West Indies first innings before scoring 97 in Bangladesh's second, falling in what turned out to be the last ball of the day. Bangladesh were skittled out the following morning and West Indies went on to win the Test and sweep the series 2-0, fulfilling their stated aim before the series.
Chief selector Akram Khan said on Sunday that the selection panel had not yet decided on the all-rounder's replacement and would make the announcement in a day or two.
SQUADS
BANGLADESH (For first 2 ODIs): Mushfiqur Rahim (capt & wk), Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Jahurul Islam, Naeem Islam, Nasir Hossain, Sohag Gazi, Abdur Razzak, Abul Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Masrafe Bin Mortaza, Shafiul Islam.
BCB XI: Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Asif Ahmed, Marshall Ayub, Jahurul Islam, Elias Sunny, Forhad Reza, Ziaur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Enamul Haque Jr, Soumya Sarker.