Hridoy’s 150 fuels Tigers’ fightback

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Bangladesh, however, effectively began the third day four wickets down, following confirmation from national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan on the previous day that opener Shadman Islam was "not in a condition to bat in the first innings" due to an ankle injury.

Tawhid Hridoy remained unbeaten after a herculean 242, the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batter in Test cricket, as the hosts took a 30-run first-innings lead against West Indies on the third day of the second Test in Sylhet today.

Taskin Ahmed fell for 12, caught by Bishop at fine leg off a short ball, as the Tigers closed their first innings at 386 for nine in 111.5 overs in the post-tea session, with opener Shadman Islam unable to bat due to injury.The visitors, in reply, were seven for no loss in four overs before bad light stopped day's play, trailing by 23 runs.

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