By CricBengal Desk: Following the conclusion of the tri-nation ODI series, Bangladesh is gearing up for red-ball action as they host the West Indies for the opening Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on October 28. Ahead of the series opener, the spotlight remains firmly on Mirpur’s traditional spin-friendly conditions and the crucial selection dilemma surrounding wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.
To counter the Caribbean side, the Bangladesh team management is expected to rely heavily on their tried-and-tested spin blueprint. With Mirpur surfaces historically offering turn and variable bounce early in the game, the hosts are likely to field a spin-heavy attack designed to test the visiting batters’ technique from day one.
However, the batting lineup faces a major question mark over Litton Das, whose availability remains at 50-50 due to lingering stiffness from a hip injury. With a challenging all-format tour of South Africa scheduled to begin on November 15, BCB officials and the medical team are cautious about rushing him back. If Litton is rested for the opener, the selectors will be forced to reshuffle the middle order and hand over the gloves to a backup option, creating a high-stakes opportunity ahead of the second Test in Sylhet on November 5.
