WI vs BAN 1st Test Results

3:12 PM IST Right then, that is it from the first Test where West Indies took a 1-0 lead with a commanding effort over Bangladesh. The Windies will want to seal the series while the Tigers will hope they can roar back and finish on level terms. The 2nd Test will be played at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. The first day is scheduled for 30th November, Saturday at 3 pm GMT, but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

3:09 PM IST Kraigg Brathwaite, the victorious skipper of West Indies says that there has been a lot of learning over time, especially from the series against England and it is good to see the improvements and they will only look to build from here on. Adds that they have quality fast bowlers and with Justin in the squad it adds more depth and with different skill sets it is a great sign for the team. Mentions that the talk to the boys will be to stay focused, put this game behind and keep improving and growing in confidence. Concludes by thanking the fans for the support they showed.

3:09 PM IST Mehidy Hasan, the captain of Bangladesh says that they bowled really well in this game but batting was not up to the mark. Praises Taskin Ahmed for his maiden Test fifer. Adds that they made a few mistakes in this match and hopes that they can learn from them and come back stronger in the next one. Mentions that they have a great pace unit of Taskin, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana who have done well in the last few years, and in the spin department, Taijul Islam has performed well too. Ends by saying that they will need to focus on the areas to improve and will want to execute the plans better in the next match.

3:06 PM IST Justin Greaves is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fantastic unbeaten ton and 2 wickets. He says contributing to the team in a winning cause is a special feeling. Mentions that he had a plan on how to bat with the rest of the unit and he is glad to have contributed. Adds that Kraigg Brathwaite backs him a lot and lets him express himself freely which is a big plus and he believes in himself to keep going.

3:05 PM IST Presentation Time...

3:04 PM IST The entire pace unit of the West Indies is down for a chat. Kemar Roach starts and says he is very proud of the group they have and with Justin coming in with his skills it makes it stronger. Alzarri Joseph mentions that they as a group try and help each other and they have a healthy challenge among each other too. Jayden Seales adds that they are well-complimented by the pace of Alzarri and Sharmar while the rest three try and pile on the pressure. Justin Greaves mentions his role in this group and says they expect him to just keep things tight and hold the tight line. Shamar Joseph says that it is a great experience to be a part of this group and he has watched Kemar and Alzarri when he hadn't even thought of playing cricket and has been welcomed really nicely into the side and gets to learn a lot. Kemar concludes that the fans can expect them to come back with the same intensity and do it all over again in the next game.