Bangladesh took a 29 runs lead against West Indies, banking on some smashing performances by Naeem Islam (108), Nasir Hossain (96), Shakib Al Hasan (89) and Tamim Iqbal (72).
Middle-order batsman Naeem Islam made a maiden Test century while Shakib Al Hasan smashed a dominating 89 to help Bangladesh thwart the West Indies in the first Test in Dhaka on Thursday.
Bangladesh middle-order batsman Naeem Islam hit a fluent and composed century to take Bangladesh past the follow-on mark at Tea.
All-rounder Marlon Samuels is predicting a cricket revival in the Caribbean as a result of the West Indies recent title triumph at the ICC World Twenty/20 tournament in Sri Lanka.
West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has given a strong endorsement of Darren Sammy's captaincy, and says he expects him to continue to improve in the leadership role.
West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Saturday said he looked forward to the challenges of five-day cricket against Bangladesh after playing a key role in West Indies's World Twenty20 victory last month.
By Kuldip Lal West Indies took a giant stride towards the World Cup quarter-finals by pounding lacklustre Bangladesh by nine wickets in a key Group B match on Friday.
By Kuldip Lal
West Indies took a giant stride towards the World Cup quarter-finals by pounding lacklustre Bangladesh by nine wickets in a key Group B match on Friday.
By CricketCountry Staff Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in their World Cup Group B match at the Shere-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
By CricketCountry Staff
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in their World Cup Group B match at the Shere-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
By Jamie Alter The last time these two teams played, a three-wicket win in St Kitts gave Bangladesh a 3-0 series whitewash over a depleted West Indian outfit.
By Jamie Alter
The last time these two teams played, a three-wicket win in St Kitts gave Bangladesh a 3-0 series whitewash over a depleted West Indian outfit.