Bangladesh Recall Amite Hasan for Second Test Against West Indies
Bangladesh have brought wicketkeeper-batter Amite Hasan into their squad for the second Test against West Indies after Mominul Haque was ruled unavailable under cricket’s concussion protocols. The match is scheduled to begin in Sylhet on November 5, with the hosts looking to respond after losing the opening game and falling behind 1-0 in the two-Test series.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that Amite will replace Mominul, who must complete a mandatory recovery period before returning to play. The change gives the right-handed batter an opportunity to strengthen his case at international level, although his Test experience remains limited: he has played just once in the format.
Concussion rules rule Mominul out
Mominul’s absence follows a head injury sustained during the first Test in Dhaka. While fielding at short leg on the third day, he was struck by the ball after dropping West Indies batter Roston Chase in the 78th over of the visitors’ first innings. Mominul showed signs of concussion, and Bangladesh’s team management later confirmed that he would take no further part in the match.
Jaker Ali Anik was named as Bangladesh’s concussion substitute for the remainder of the opening Test. The BCB subsequently said Mominul would not be available for the second match because concussion regulations require a player diagnosed with the condition to spend at least seven calendar days away from play before returning to the field.
The rule is designed to put player welfare ahead of short-term team needs. A concussion can affect concentration, balance and decision-making, and symptoms may develop or change after the initial incident. The required stand-down period gives medical staff time to assess a player and helps prevent a premature return to competitive cricket.
Amite gets another chance in Test cricket
Amite has built a reputation through domestic cricket, where he has produced a substantial body of runs. His first Test appearance came against Zimbabwe in Harare earlier this year. He scored four in the first innings and 25 in the second, numbers that offer only a small sample of his ability but provide useful experience as he prepares for a possible return to the international side.
His selection adds a right-handed option to Bangladesh’s batting group at a time when the team needs greater consistency. The wicketkeeper-batter label also gives the squad flexibility, though his exact role in Sylhet will depend on the team’s balance and the conditions. Bangladesh will need to decide whether to make a direct personnel change or adjust the batting order to cover Mominul’s absence.
For Amite, the immediate challenge is to turn domestic form into a composed performance at the highest level. Test cricket demands patience as much as stroke-making: batters must manage long spells, adapt to changing conditions and make sound decisions against both pace and spin. A strong contribution in Sylhet could help him establish himself as a more regular option for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh face a difficult series turnaround
Bangladesh enter the second Test under pressure after West Indies secured an eight-wicket victory in Dhaka inside four days. The result gave the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series, which forms part of the ICC World Test Championship. With only one match remaining, Bangladesh must win in Sylhet to level the contest; another defeat would hand West Indies the series.
The opening loss means the hosts will need improvement across several areas, not simply a replacement for Mominul. Their batting must build longer partnerships and make better use of starts, while the bowlers will be aiming to create sustained pressure rather than allowing West Indies to control key passages. Fielding will also be under scrutiny after the incident that led to Mominul’s injury, although the priority remains his recovery.
Sylhet presents a fresh setting and an opportunity for Bangladesh to reset. The team’s approach may depend on how the surface behaves, the weather conditions and the balance between pace and spin. A pitch that offers early movement could reward disciplined seam bowling, while a slower surface may bring the spinners into the contest as the match progresses. Both teams will need to assess those factors before finalising their plans.
Second Test prediction: pressure on the hosts
Any cricket prediction for the Sylhet Test must account for West Indies’ momentum and Bangladesh’s need to respond. The visitors have already shown they can take control of the contest, but a new venue and a determined home side could make the second match more competitive. Bangladesh’s chances will depend heavily on whether their top order can deliver a substantial first-innings total and give the bowlers enough runs to defend.
Amite’s inclusion adds an intriguing element to the team selection. If he plays, his domestic record will encourage Bangladesh supporters, but his limited Test experience means expectations should be balanced. The broader question is whether the hosts can turn the disappointment of Dhaka into a more disciplined performance across all departments.
West Indies, meanwhile, will aim to maintain the consistency that carried them to victory in the opener. If their batters again manage Bangladesh’s attack and their bowlers strike at regular intervals, they will be well placed to secure the series. Still, Test matches can shift quickly, and Bangladesh have the chance to make the second game a genuine contest by starting strongly.
The confirmed squad change is therefore both a response to a medical setback and an opportunity for a new batter. With Mominul required to observe the concussion stand-down period, Amite has a chance to contribute when Bangladesh need it most. Sylhet will reveal whether the hosts can level the series—or whether West Indies will complete a 2-0 result in this World Test Championship contest.
