Bangladesh have added Amite Hasan to a 15-member squad for the second Test against West Indies in Sylhet, starting November 5, 2026. The call-up follows Mominul Haque's exclusion with a head injury. Bangladesh also lost the first Test by eight wickets, which moved them from fourth to fifth in the World Test Championship standings.
Why Amite Hasan Has Been Called Up
Mominul Haque sustained a head injury while fielding during the first Test. Under ICC protocols, he must observe a mandatory minimum seven-day stand-down period before returning to competitive cricket.
Jaker Ali had already replaced Mominul as a concussion substitute during the match. Najmul Hossain Shanto continues to captain the side.
| Item | Detail |
|---|
| Incoming player | Amite Hasan |
| Player ruled out | Mominul Haque |
| Reason | Head injury while fielding |
| Minimum stand-down period | 7 days |
| Squad size | 15 |
| Second Test start date | November 5, 2026 |
| Venue | Sylhet |
Amite Hasan's Record
Hasan made his Test debut against Zimbabwe in June 2026. That remains his only Test appearance, so this call-up offers a second opportunity at the highest level.
The selectors' confidence rests largely on his domestic numbers. He has scored 4,040 first-class runs at an average of 50.50, a mark that places him among the more consistent run-accumulators on Bangladesh's domestic circuit.
| Format | Test appearances | First-class runs | First-class average |
|---|
| Amite Hasan | 1 | 4,040 | 50.50 |
He has been identified as a like-for-like batting replacement for Mominul, who has long been one of Bangladesh's most dependable top-order batters in Tests.
How the First Test Unfolded
Bangladesh were competitive early, taking a 27-run first-innings lead over West Indies. The second innings was less convincing, as the hosts could not set a target large enough to defend.
West Indies needed only 170 to win and reached it with eight wickets in hand. A modest target on any surface, it was overhauled without the middle order being required.
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Bangladesh first-innings lead | 27 runs |
| West Indies target | 170 runs |
| Result | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| Brandon King | 81 not out |
| John Campbell | 49 |
| Opening partnership | Century stand |
Opening Stand Decided the Chase
Campbell and King put on a century opening stand that effectively ended Bangladesh's hopes of defending the total. King's unbeaten 81 sealed the result.
Jomel Warrican was also prominent with the ball across the match, which underlined West Indies' control over the contest.
WTC Implications for Bangladesh
The defeat moved Bangladesh from fourth to fifth in the World Test Championship standings. A win in Sylhet would help arrest that slide and keep their championship ambitions alive.
| Stage | WTC position |
|---|
| Before the first Test | 4th |
| After the first Test | 5th |
The batting order will be the main focus. A first-innings lead of 27 was not converted into a defendable second-innings total, so the top and middle order carry the analytical burden in the next match.
Bangladesh Squad for the Second Test
The 15-member squad is listed below, with Najmul Hossain Shanto as captain.
| Role | Players |
|---|
| Captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| Batters | Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Amite Hasan |
| Wicketkeeper-batters | Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim |
| All-rounders and spinners | Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam |
| Fast bowlers | Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain |
What to Watch in Sylhet
Amite Hasan's selection is a direct replacement for a senior top-order batter, so his role will be judged against Mominul's consistency. His first-class average of 50.50 gives a reasonable baseline, though a single Test appearance is a small sample.
Bangladesh will need a stronger second-innings batting return than in the first Test. West Indies' openers have set the benchmark with a century stand in a chase of 170.