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Netherlands Captain Pieter Seelaar, Who Dismissed Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag In 2011 World Cup, Announces Retirement

Netherlands captain Pieter Seelaar on Sunday announced his retirement from international cricket due to recurring back problems. Cricket fans will never be able to forget his spell at the 2011 World Cup against India at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi where he returned with figures of 3-53 in 10 overs. During his spell, Seelaar sent Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Yusuf Pathan back to the hut in a span of two overs.

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: West Indies Wrap Up Victory As Shakib Al Hasan Admits "First Session Killed" Bangladesh

Opening batter John Campbell completed his first Test half-century in the Caribbean as the West Indies completed a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the fourth morning of the first Test in Antigua on Sunday. Resuming at 49 for three, and needing just 35 more runs at the start of the day in pursuit of a modest target of 84, Campbell dominated the scoring alongside vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood (26 not out). He completed his third Test half-century overall with a sweep for four before sealing the result emphatically with a six over long-off in the same over from part-time off spinner Najmul Hossain.

1st Test: West Indies wrap up victory as Shakib admits 'first session killed us'

John Campbell completed his first Test half-century in the Caribbean as the West Indies completed a seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the fourth morning of the first Test in Antigua on Sunday. Resuming at 49 for three, and needing just 35 more runs at the start of the day in pursuit of a modest target of 84, Campbell dominated the scoring alongside vice-captain Jermaine Blackwood (26 not out). He completed his third Test half-century overall with a sweep for four before sealing the result emphatically with a six over long-off in the same over from part-time off spinner Najmul Hossain.

WI vs BAN, 1st Test, Day 3: Kemar Roach Puts West Indies On Verge Of Victory Against Battling Bangladesh

Veteran pacer Kemar Roach's enduring quality and consistency put the West Indies within 35 runs of victory over Bangladesh going into the fourth day of the first Test. His five for 53 from 24.5 overs in the Bangladesh second innings total of 245 looked, briefly, as if it would be overshadowed though by a stunning West Indies collapse in pursuit of a modest target of 84 as the hosts slipped to nine for three late on the third day Saturday.

WI vs BAN 1st Test: Kemar Roach puts West Indies on verge of victory against battling Bangladesh

Kemar Roach's enduring quality and consistency put the West Indies within 35 runs of victory over Bangladesh going into the fourth day of the first Test. His five for 53 from 24.5 overs in the Bangladesh second innings total of 245 looked, briefly, as if it would be overshadowed though by a stunning West Indies collapse in pursuit of a modest target of 84 as the hosts slipped to nine for three late on the third day Saturday. Those three wickets by seamer Khaled Ahmed - he removed captain Kraigg Brathwaite, Raymon Reifer and Nkrumah Bonner in quick succession - lit a fire under the Bangladeshis.

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score: Bangladesh Eye Steady Start After West Indies' Dominance

WI vs BAN, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Updates: With Bangladesh completely on back foot, West Indies on Day 3 will aim to clinch an early win in the first Test of the two-match series. The guests, who are trailing by 112 runs, will resume their second innings at 50/2 at North Sound in Antigua on Saturday. The first two days of play saw a total of 22 wickets falling, but not before the hosts gained a considerable lead of 162 runs. The big first-innings advantage keeps West Indies in the driver's seat while Mahmudul Hasan Joy (18 not out) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (8 not out) try to extend their 15-run overnight partnership to help Bangladesh stay alive in the game. (LIVE SCORECARD)

1st Test, Day 2: Bangladesh stare at defeat inside three days against West Indies

West Indies were eventually dismissed in their first innings for 265 after tea, having started the morning at 95 for two. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite anchored his side's effort with a typically painstaking 400-minute knock of 94, supported by 63 from Jermaine Blackwood, the vice-captain taking a page from his leader's operational manual as the contribution was the slowest of his 16 Test half-centuries.

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Bangladesh Stare At Defeat Inside Three Days

Bangladesh are staring at the prospect of defeat inside three days after closing day two of the first Test on Friday at 50 for two in their second innings, needing 112 more runs to make the West Indies bat again. West Indies were eventually dismissed in their first innings for 265 after tea, having started the morning at 95 for two.

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Netherlands Captain Pieter Seelaar, Who Dismissed Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag In 2011 World Cup, Announces Retirement

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: West Indies Wrap Up Victory As Shakib Al Hasan Admits "First Session Killed" Bangladesh

1st Test: West Indies wrap up victory as Shakib admits 'first session killed us'

WI vs BAN, 1st Test, Day 3: Kemar Roach Puts West Indies On Verge Of Victory Against Battling Bangladesh

WI vs BAN 1st Test: Kemar Roach puts West Indies on verge of victory against battling Bangladesh

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 3 Live Score: Bangladesh Eye Steady Start After West Indies' Dominance

1st Test, Day 2: Bangladesh stare at defeat inside three days against West Indies

West Indies vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: Bangladesh Stare At Defeat Inside Three Days