Gabriel rocks Bangladesh with four wickets in three overs

Sports Desk: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against visiting West Indies in the first Test of a two-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Thursday morning.

Bangladesh: 249/7 * (68 ov)

The Tigers lost their first wicket in the very first over of the morning session as Soumya Sarkar fell to Kemar Roach in his comeback Test.

Bangladesh recovered from the early loss as Mominul Haque and Imrul Kayes featured in a strong partnership in the first Test against West Indies.  But Imrul Kayes also fell.

Bangladesh have handed maiden Test cap to Nayeem Hasan at a simple ceremony on the day.

Bangladesh: Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mahmudullah Riyad, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Nayeem Hasan.

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), Kieran Powell, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sunil Ambris, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach, Devendra Bishoo


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