Wickham: “It’s about partnerships.”
Stumps, Day 1: West Indies 235 for 4 (Jangoo 111*, Wickham 61, Mahmud 2-58) vs Bangladesh
Amir Jangoo’s second Take a look at century has given the West Indies the higher hand against Bangladesh on the opening day of the second Take a look at in Sylhet. The Caribbean side lost three early wickets earlier than Jangoo partnered with debutant Kevin Wickham to carry them to 235 for 4 at stumps.
The West Indies XI featured a makeshift top-order after resident opener John Campbell and last recreation’s No. 3, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, have been compelled out of the Take a look at with a viral fever. This meant wicketkeeper by commerce Joshua Da Silva was thrown on the top of the order whereas Wickham was handed a primary Take a look at cap.
“The coach truly told me to stay ready because a few guys weren’t feeling well last night, so basically it was nearly getting the best mind set, just in case the chance presents itself. This morning, when I came to the bottom, I used to be sitting within the dressing room, and coach came to me and told me, ‘Congratulations, you will be making your debut,” Wickham recounted.
The visitors lost Da Silva (12), Brandon King (9) and Kavem Hodge (1) inside the first hour of play to be left staggering at 27 for 3. This introduced Jangoo and Wickham together. They shared in a day-altering 131-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
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