Shakib to lead Tigers

Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh in the second Test against the West Indies in the absence of Mashrafe Mortaza.

Mortaza missing for Tigers after hurting his right knee in first Test

Shakib Al Hasan will captain Bangladesh in the second Test against the West Indies after Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out through injury. Seamer Mortaza fell and hurt his right knee whilst bowling during the opening match of the series in St Vincent. The tourists went on to win the first Test by 95 runs despite being without their skipper for the final two-and-a-half days. Shakib will take charge in Grenada hopnig to steer the Tigers to a first-ever series victory over a weakened West Indies team.

Plan

"I need to bat better for my team," Shakib said. "I need to do well every game I play for my country. That's what my plan is. "It's unfortunate for us that our captain is missing. He has got a problem in his knee. But we are looking forward to the match." Left-arm spinner Enamul Haque will come into Bangladesh's side in place of Mortaza, who has injured the cartilage in his right knee. The West Indies are likely to select Ryan Hinds but are still without many of their regulars due to a disagreement with the national cricket board.