Sports Desk:

Bangladesh skipper Litton Kumar Das credited the bowling unit and Shamim Patwary for helping them to clinch the T20I series win over West Indies at their own backyard.
Bangladesh defended a modest total of 129 to secure a 27-run victory over West Indies in the second T20I at Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent on Wednesday, clinching the series with a 2-0 lead.
This marked their lowest total successfully defended while batting first against the West Indies.
The bowlers, both pacers and spinners, capitalised on a pitch that consistently aided them throughout the game.
Taskin Ahmed set the tone with two quick wickets in his opening over, followed by Mahedi Hasan, who struck early with the new ball to leave the hosts struggling during the Powerplay.
Earlier, opting to bat first, Bangladesh faced challenges against a spin-heavy West Indies attack, managing just 129 for 7. West Indies captain Rovman Powell’s decision to bowl first paid dividends as spinners Akeal Hosein and Roston Chase dominated early, leaving Bangladesh reeling.
Despite setbacks, Shamim Hossain provided late resistance with a crucial unbeaten 35 off 17 balls, including two fours and two sixes. His 41-run stand with Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who remained unbeaten on 9, lifted Bangladesh to a competitive total.
“I’m very happy, not only me but all the Bangladeshi people. We were looking at such a win. When I faced the first-ball I knew it was very difficult to bat on this pitch, thanks to Shamim, he batted really well,” Liton said after the game.
“Credit goes to all the bowlers. When we take wickets, whoever comes to the bowling they give us wickets. It’s all about a team effort. We are in good flow at the moment and we have to come and play good cricket again,” he added.