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Bangladesh and West Indies Test series
Overview
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15-member squad for an upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto. The squad includes the return of fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das, while Soumya Sarkar and Khaled Ahmed were omitted. The matches, scheduled for late October and early November, are significant for Bangladesh’s standing in the World Test Championship 2027 race.
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy expressed the team’s ambition to finish the calendar year without a Test series loss, a feat not achieved by the regional side since 1994. Despite facing a financial crisis that led to a 25 percent reduction in international players' retainer fees, the West Indies team enters the series following a win against Sri Lanka and a draw with Pakistan. Sammy noted that strong performances in the World Test Championship could provide players with better negotiating power and access to ICC prize money.
Entities
Cricket West Indies · International Cricket Council · Bangladesh Cricket Board · Bangladesh · Taskin Ahmed
Timeline
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[SPORTS] 6 sourcesWest Indies aim for unbeaten Test year against Bangladesh
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy aims to secure an unbeaten Test year for his team during their upcoming series against Bangladesh, despite ongoing financial disputes with the cricket board.
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[SPORTS] 4 sourcesBangladesh names squad for West Indies Test series
Bangladesh has announced its 15-man Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies, featuring the return of Taskin Ahmed and Litton Das, while Soumya Sarkar has been dropped.
Sources
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