Shakib chooses to field first
In an attempt to win the first-ever away series, Bangladesh has decided to field first in the second and final Test against West Indies in St. George's, Grenada yesterday.
West Indies were 44-0 after 10 overs with Dale Richards (34) and Omar Phillips (9) batting till filing of this report.
All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who was given the responsibility to lead the team in the second Test after Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was ruled out with a knee injury, won the toss and decided to give his new ball bowlers a chance to exploit the conditions.
The match was delayed by half an hour due to a wet pitch and the report suggests that there is moisture on the surface and the pitch has something in it for the bowlers with generous grass on it.
Bangladesh made one change from their victorious team, which won the first Test in St. Vincent by 95 runs, as left-arm spinner Enamul Haque replaced injured paceman Mashrafe.
The Tigers strengthened their spin attack as in the first Test two spinners Mahmudullah Riyad and Shakib found the West Indies batsmen wanting, to script their first-ever away Test victory.
So, it will be interesting to watch how the local batsmen handle the spin trio this time around.
During the first Test, Tigers skipper Mashrafe injured the cartilage in his right knee and an MRI performed three days ago confirmed this. The leading paceman is seeking advice from a specialist knee surgeon to optimally manage the injury.
All-rounder Ryan Hinds came in to replace Nikita Miller in the only change for the West Indies.
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