Bangladesh lost the toss and were asked to field first in the second Test against West Indies at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
There had been speculation over Taijul Islam’s place in the playing XI, with the left-arm spinner potentially facing his first omission from a home Test in more than 11 years. However, Bangladesh have retained him alongside fellow spinners Nayeem Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Bangladesh have made two changes to the XI that lost the first Test in Mirpur. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed returns in place of Shoriful Islam, while Mushfiqur Rahim comes back after recovering from a finger injury. He replaces Mominul Haque, who was ruled out after suffering a concussion in the previous Test.
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has also retained his place despite concerns over his tennis elbow. He was seen in discomfort while walking during the previous Test.
West Indies have also made two changes for the series decider, bringing in wicketkeeper-batter Joshua Da Silva and debutant Kevin Wickham. They replace John Campbell and Tagenarine Chanderpaul.
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed.
West Indies: Josh Da Silva, Brandon King, Kevin Wickham, Kavem Hodge, Amir Jangoo (wk), Justin Greaves, Roston Chase (C), Shamar Joseph, Joshua Bishop, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
