Nevisian Colin Archibald performed creditably in the warm-up match between the Bangladesh touring team and the West Indies President’s X1, played in Antigua recently.
When Bangladesh batted in their first innings, Archibald bowled 10 overs for 32 runs, without getting a wicket and in the second innings, he bowled 3 overs for 10 runs, without a wicket.
When the Windies President’s X1 batted, he slammed a quick fire 40, in just 44 balls, hitting 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Match Summary: CWI President’s XI drew with Bangladesh in Antigua.
BAN 310-7 declared: Iqbal 162*, Hossain 54, Nurul Hasan 35; (Louis 2-47) and 47-1 (Hasan 32*)
PRESIDENT’S XI: 359-8 declared. (Solozano 92, Chanderpaul 59, Yannic Cariah 56, McSween 50, Archibald 40 (Rahman 3-34, Hossain 3-67)
The first Test match between West Indies and Bangladesh starts on Thursday 16th June, at Sir Vivian Richard’s Stadium, North Sound Antigua.