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Shadman Islam’s 99 leads Bangladesh to 213-3 vs West Indies in first Test
Bad light prevents Shadman Islam from completing century against West Indies in opener of first cricket Test in Mirpur.
Al Jazeera•
Opener Shadman Islam hit an unbeaten 99 to steer Bangladesh to 213-3 on the opening day of the first cricket Test against the West Indies.
The left-hander was on the verge of his third Test century when bad light ended play after 74 overs at the start of the two-match series in Mirpur, Bangladesh.
“It was nerve-racking even for us — at the end of the day, the whole team was nervous because everyone wanted him to get to his hundred,” Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Salahuddin said on Wednesday.
West Indies struck early when in-form opener Tanzid Hasan edged Jayden Seales to second slip for nine.