Bangladesh all out for 164 runs in first innings of Jamaica Test. It seemed that the guests were a little closer to defeat in the first innings. But even though the score was small, the visitors took a lead of 18 runs against the bowling of Nahid Rana. It was this young pacer who brought the team back into the fight and changed the course of the match. Zaker Ali Anik gave the team a solid foundation for victory by playing a great innings of 91 runs. Taijul Islam took 5 wickets in the second innings. And the Bangladesh team won by 101 runs.
However, Taskin Ahmed bowled brilliantly in the entire series. In the second innings of the second Test, KC Curty and Justin Greaves, who scored a century in the previous Test, were returned by this experienced pacer. He also won the series-best award by taking 11 wickets and 23 runs with the bat in two Tests. He took 8 wickets including 6 wickets in the Antigua Test innings. 3 victims in Jamaica Test.
After winning the series, Taskin said, 'I tried my best in both matches. Alhamdulillah Allah gave me award as series-best. More to come. I was trying hard to come into Test cricket with my shoulder, better than ever by the grace of God. I hope there will be more such great achievements ahead.'
After thrashing Pakistan in August, the Bangladesh team was embarrassed against India and South Africa at home. Taskin said that the team was a bit disappointed after losing two series in a row. From there, he tried to return to the West Indies tour. The experienced pacer said, 'We were going through a bit of a tough time. After winning the series in Pakistan, we were morally down after losing a couple of series. We came back much stronger.'
Bangladesh has won a Test since 2009 in the West Indies. Taskin sees this as a big win after 15 years, 'It is a big achievement for us. We drew the Test series. Many big teams struggle in their conditions.
