Jaker, Ankon impress on Day 1 of Bangladesh's practice game

Dhaka, 18 Nov -Jaker Ali Anik and Mahidul Islam Ankon hit 40 plus knock before taking self retirement on Day 1 of Bangladesh's two-day practice game against West Indies Select XI at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

Bangladesh, however, declared the innings at 253-7 after which West Indies Select XI reached 5-1 at stumps on Day 1.

Jaker Ali made 48 while Ankon scored 41. Liton Das who missed the Afghanistan ODIs, also retired after making 31. 

After opting to bat first, Bangladesh openers failed to give the side a good start with Mahmudul Hasan Joy making just 8 and his fellow opener Zakir Hasan adding 15.

Test specialist Mominul Haque steadied the ship with 31 runs and Shahadat Hossain Dipu, the replacement of injured skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 25.

Chaim Holder and Jair McAllister took two wickets apiece for West Indies Select XI.

Left-arm spinner Hasan Murad who opened the bowling got the success in his first over when he dismissed local team captain Kraigg Brathwaite for duck. 

Kimani Melius (3) and Joshua Dorne were in the crease before the bails were drawn for Day 1.