Big picture: Bangladesh return to dreaded Antigua

Their opponents are also undergoing a batting nightmare. South Africa brushed aside Bangladesh at home in a 2-0 defeat that will rankle for a long time. Bangladesh's overall batting has been ordinary, and now without Mushfiqur and Shanto, these West Indies Tests will feel like an uphill climb.

Two misfiring batting line-ups and impressive fast bowling attacks could produce a tight contest. It will be up to the likes of Kraigg Brathwaite and Mominul Haque to get their respective batting line-ups in order. The fast bowlers meanwhile will want to ensure that the runs come at a premium.

West Indies LDLLL (last five Tests, most recent first)
Bangladesh LLLLW

In the spotlight: Shamar Joseph and Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Team news: Who will fill the big boots of Mushfiqur and Holder?

Justin Greaves and Alzarri Joseph are likely to replace Jason Holder and Gudakesh Motie as West Indies look to bolster their batting and fast bowling attack.

West Indies (probable): 1 Kraigg Brathwaite (capt), 2 Mikyle Louis, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Alick Athanaze, 5 Kavem Hodge, 6 Justin Greaves, 7 Joshua Da Silva (wk), 8 Alzarri Joseph, 9 Jomel Warrican, 10 Jayden Seales, 11 Shamar Joseph

Litton Das will return to the side but there's going to be debate about who will get the other batting spot in the absence of Mushfiqur and Shanto.

Bangladesh (probable): 1 Mahmudul Hasan Joy, 2 Shadman Islam, 3 Zakir Hasan, 4 Mominul Haque, 5 Shahadat Hossain, 6 Litton Das (wk), 7 Jaker Ali, 8 Mehidy Hasan Miraz (capt), 9 Taijul Islam, 10 Nahid Rana, 11 Hasan Mahmud

Pitch and conditions: Rains and Pace

The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium traditionally favours fast bowling. There's, however, rain in the forecast on all five days around North Sound.

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