Bangladesh Test Squad For West Indies' 1st Test Announced; Litton Das Returns

Litton Das named in Bangladesh squad for 1st Test vs WI [Source: AFP]

Bangladesh Cricket Board have announced the squad for the first Test against the West Indies, scheduled to from October 28. In the clash at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka, senior batter Litton Das has been called up after a brief injury absence.

The Caribbeans will extend their stay in the sub-continent after their recent white-ball tour of India. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be back home after their Only Test against Afghanistan in UAE, followed by an ODI tri-series.

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Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has been leading the team from the front over the last year or so, will continue as the skipper, while allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz will serve as his deputy. The opening pair of Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan, who have been in some good form will remain at the top.

Alongside Shanto, the experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das will be the middle-order bats. Litton missed the ODI recent tri-series but his return will bolster the squad, while Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali are the other batters. Nayeem Hasan will also be back from his hamstring injury to take care of the spin department with Mehidy and Taijul Islam.

The in-form pace-attack led by Hasan Mahmud will remain intact for the Test as well.

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Bangladesh squad for 1st Test vs West Indies

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh eye to build on good form

2026 has been a fruitful year in Test cricket for Bangladesh. Since the start of the year, they have beaten Asian giants, Pakistan in a two-match Test series at home comprehensively, followed by a historic win against Australia in Darwin.

Their two losses came in Zimbabwe and in the second Test Down Under, as the Aussies hit back in Mackay. This was followed by a draw against Afghanistan, wherein Bangladesh were the better team for a large part of the match.

Overall, they have been in some good form and as they return home for the West Indies series, they will like to build on the momentum and climb up the WTC table.