Shakib scores half-century as Tigers reach end of first day

Abrar Hussain of DOT
The Tigers were off to a solid start on the first day of the Dhaka Test against the West Indies thanks to half centuries from Shadman Islam and Shakib Al Hasan.
Bangladesh had decided to bat first after winning the toss yesterday.
Debuting batsman Shadman Islam scored 76 to start the Bangladesh top order off strong, something the team has struggled with in recent matches, reported BDNews.
He received some support from Soumya Sarkar (19), Mominul Haque (29) and Mohammad Mithun (29) before being dismissed by Windies bowling ace Devendra Bishoo.
Bishoo took two wickets for 53 runs, while Kemar Roach, Shermon Lewis and Roston Chase picked up a wicket each.
Captain Shakib Al Hasan, who returned from injury for this tour, scored 55 (not out) to close out the day’s play. He was accompanied by Mahmudullah at the crease.
The Bangladesh side had scored a respectable 259-5 at the end of the first day of play.