Fit-again Shakib returns from injury to lead against Windies in first Test

Shakib Al Hasan is all set to lead Bangladesh in the first Test against West Indies, starting from November 22 in Chittagong. The all-rounder sustained an injury in January, earlier this year

Ending all the speculations about his finger injury, Bangladesh star player Shakib Al Hasan is all set to lead Bangladesh in the first Test against West Indies, starting from November 22 in Chittagong. The all-rounder sustained an injury in January, earlier this year.

On Saturday, the fit-again skipper was named in the 13-man squad for the first Test against Windies.

Earlier, it was feared that Shakib would be sidelined for some months after he missed the recent home series against Zimbabwe after he underwent a surgery on an injured finger in late September. Bangladesh chief selector Minhjaul Abedin said that Shakib was fit but needed game time under his belt.

"He has no physical problems currently, but he is short of match fitness. But since he is a senior player, we think that he is ready," Minhajul told ESPNCricinfo. "Soumya has done well in the NCL. Our openers have failed in Tests, so we want to give him a chance. Soumya plays fast bowling quite well."

Soumya hwo palyed his last Test more than a year ago, effectively replaces Liton who appeared to be in good form in ODIs but has struggled in Test cricket this year.

Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Mithun, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ariful Haque, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taijul Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Naeem Hasan