Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first in the ongoing Test match against the West Indies in Dhaka. The team is currently focused on improving its standing in the World Test Championship standings.
The hosts have been forced into a late lineup change after veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim sustained a finger injury during practice yesterday. While it was confirmed that he would not participate, it remains unclear if his exclusion from the playing eleven is solely due to the injury or a tactical decision. Replacing him in the middle order is Towhid Hridoy, who has previously played one match in the white jersey, scoring 12 runs.
Bangladesh has fielded a balanced attack consisting of three spinners and two fast bowlers. The spin department features Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, and Taijul Islam, with additional support from Mominul Haque. Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud lead the pace attack. The full squad includes Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam.
