Bangladesh have added an extra batter to their ODI side for the three-match series against West Indies starting on Saturday. Batters Soumya Sarkar and Mahidul Islam Ankon have been included, replacing Mohammad Naim, also a top-order batter, and fast bowler Nahid Rana.

Naim and Rana played in the third ODI in the bilateral series against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, which Bangladesh lost by 200 runs to concede the series 3-0. Naim edged to slip after scratching around for 23 balls, while Rana didn't pick up a wicket, and also didn't complete his last over, raising fears of an injury.

Soumya spent a frustrating couple of weeks after missing the T20I series against Afghanistan since his UAE visa couldn't be processed in time, which prevented him from linking up with the squad. Soumya

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