Shadman’s 105 lifts Bangladesh before West Indies bowl them out

Shadman Islam scored his third Test century as Bangladesh were bowled out for 272 on the second day of the first Test against West Indies in Dhaka. The opener made 105 from 234 balls, turning his unbeaten 99 at the end of the opening day into a century the following morning. Bangladesh had resumed at 213 for 3 after bad light ended play on day one. Shadman reached three figures on the second ball of the day but was dismissed by Joshua Bishop in the third over. His innings included 11 fours. The total of 272 came in 97.4 overs. Shadman and Towhid Hridoy had added 88 runs for the fourth wicket on the first day before Hridoy retired hurt on 42 with cramps. Earlier, Shadman shared a 59-run stand with Mominul Haque. Bangladesh lost Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto before Hridoy’s departure, but Shadman stayed at the crease through the close. Play on the first day had ended with Shadman one run short of a century and Litton Das unbeaten on 10. The stoppage followed an interruption for bad light and a brief resumption. Bangladesh had reached 213 for 3 in 74 overs. Bangladesh interim assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin said Shadman had assessed the...