West Indies will beat Bangladesh in all 3 formats – Best

In one of his twenty-four Test matches for West Indies, Tino Best did not make a huge impression with the ball as a speedster, but made headlines and history with the bat by churning out an outstanding performance.

At Edgbaston, against host team England in 2012, this Barbadian fast-bowler inked his name in the record books by scoring 95 runs, the highest by a number 11 batsman since the five-day version was inaugurated in 1877.
Currently in Toronto, Canada, as a television commentator at the Global T20 six-team tournament, Best has expressed deep confidence in the regional side dominating in three formats against Bangladesh.
The West Indies have already recorded a comprehensive innings and 219-run win against Bangladesh in the Test series which began recently at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.
The seamers did the damage against the tourists on a pitch that appeared very responsive. Best’s compatriot, Kemar Roach, had memorable bowling figures in the first innings by snaring 5 wickets for 8 runs off five overs to help dismantle Bangladesh for a record-breaking 43, while Trinidadian quickie Shannon Gabriel claimed 5 for 77 from 12 overs to assist in cleaning up things in the second innings, when Bangladesh were skittled out for 144.
“I think they (WI) started the series well, and will continue to dominate the series in all three formats. The pitches are good for fast bowling, and with these men in good form, they will do good against Bangladesh,” the 36-year-old Best opined.
Bangladesh’s tour of the Caribbean consists of two Tests, three One-Day Internationals and a similar number of T20s in the same sequence.
“Look, we have (had) quality fast-bowlers over the decades, and we will still continue to produce them. Kemar and Shannon were outstanding, and that would certainly put the Bangladeshis under tremendous pressure for the entire series, whether the Tests or the limited-overs,” Best opined.
Best has featured in 26 one-dayers for the West Indies, spanning from 2003 to 2013.
The second Test is currently being played at Sabina Park in Jamaica, and the West Indies have again been impressive with both bat and ball. That pitch is also expected to produce a result, according to the right-arm quickie, Best.
“The pitch in Jamaica is known to be very quick as well. Bowlers will dominate there too, especially our (West Indies) quickies. Plus they have the psychological advantage against them (Bangladeshis), after bowling out them very cheaply in the opening Test,” Best related.
Prior to the start of the Test series, Bangladesh warmed up against a President’s X1 in a three-day match that was drawn. They will play a 50-Over match against a West Indies Vice-Chancellor’s X1 before they get cracking in the One-Day segment. (Ravi Madholall)