Phil Simmons

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam is under scrutiny during the one-off Test against Afghanistan, with coach Phil Simmons calling his recent form "hugely concerning". Bangladesh, described as confident heading into the rare Test outing, are in action on day two, while Afghanistan look to tick boxes as they gain experience in the longest format.

West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican put Bangladesh in trouble as the teams met in their Test match, with Bangladesh batter Shadman Islam left stranded on 99 not out when bad light stopped play. West Indies head coach Phil Simmons also dismissed talk of chaos in the touring side's camp, saying preparation is a team-wide effort. The contest is trending across multiple countries.

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has voiced serious concern about the form of left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, calling the bowler's recent struggles "hugely concerning". Taijul has been one of Bangladesh's most reliable wicket-takers in Test cricket, so a dip in his performances has raised alarm within the team management. Simmons indicated the problem needs to be addressed as the side looks ahead to upcoming assignments.