DHAKA, Nov 30, 2018 (BSS)- Opener Shadman Islam scored his maiden half
century in his debut second and final Test against visiting West Indies at
Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Friday.
The left handed batsman hit 76 off 199 balls before he was trapped leg-
before by Devendra Bishoo as Bangladesh reached 175-4 at tea on the first day
after electing to bat first.
Bishoo also bowled Mohammad Mithun for 29 for the West Indies’ only other
success in the post-lunch session to end Shadman’s 64-run partnership for the
third wicket.
Shadman, who replaced injured Imrul Kayes in the opening slot, anchored
Bangladesh’s innings from the start through his patient knock, which studded
with six fours.
The 23-year young star, who has played 42 first-class games, has 3023 runs
at an average of 47.50. Ahead of the first Test, when there was considerable
amount of confusion over Tamim’s availability, the selectors had added Islam
as cover. His innings of 73 against the visitors in the warm-up game helped
him make it to the side.