Shakib back in time for Windies Test

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan returned from injury as Bangladesh yesterday named a 13-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies, starting in Chittagong on November 22.

It was feared Shakib would be sidelined for at least three months after he underwent surgery on an injured finger in late September.

He missed the recent home series against Zimbabwe but Bangladesh chief selector Minhjaul Abedin said the all-rounder recovered from the injury sooner than expected.

“He has been cleared by the physio to play against the West Indies,” Minhajul said.

“There is no pain in his finger now. And he should be available from the first Test. He has a lack of match practice. But we thought as a senior cricketer he could adjust,” he said.