Riyad eyes to win the T20I series in West Indies

Bangladesh T20 skipper Mahmudullah Riyad was determined to win the upcoming three-match T20 series against the hosts West Indies.The remaining members of the limited over format including captain Mahmudullah, Munim Shahriar, Afif Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, and Mohammad Naim departed for West Indies on June 24, reports agency.

"Bangladesh's goal is to win the series. Inshallah, we will try to play good cricket. Our team balance is very good. It will be a good series," said Mahmudullah."They are a very good team in ODIs and T20s. We have to play good cricket. Playing in their condition will be a challenge. But the last time when we toured we won the series by playing good cricket, hopefully, we will try to win the series again," he said. Yasir Ali Rabbi has been ruled out of the West Indies series due to a back injury. Mehidy Hasan Miraj has been included in the T20 squad as his replacement. Mahmudullah said he was delighted with the return of Miraj to the T20 side after four years.

"I think Miraj deserves to be in the squad. He is performing very well. He also did well in BPL. I am very happy that he was included in the squad," he added.The second and final Test of the series already started from Friday (June 24) at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St. Lucia.Following the Test series, the two teams will play the three-match T20 series on July 2, 3 and 7. The three-match ODI series is scheduled to begin on July 10.The remaining two matches of the series will be played on July 13 and 16.