Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- The first Test cricket match between Bangladesh and West Indies will start today at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) in the capital's Mirpur. The first day match will start at 9.30am (Bangladesh Standard Time).

Private satellite sports channel T Sports will telecast the match live. Captain of Tigers Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead his side, while Captain of Caribbeans Roston Chase will lead his team.

For Bangladesh, all six remaining Test matches are crucial in the race to reach the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship final. To qualify, the team needs to secure at least four wins and one draw. This six-Test mission begins today.

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is not inter...