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Xtra Time Web Desk: Bangladesh all rounder Shakib Al Hasan made a comeback to international cricket with a bang as he spun a web against the visiting West Indies side to help his team win the first ODI by 6 wickets on Wednesday. Shakib took 4 wickets, giving away just 8 runs. The star Bangladesh all rounder was banned for two years by International Cricket Council (ICC) in October 2019 with one year suspended for failing to report approaches by a bookmaker.

Playing his first match after ban, Shakib returned with magical figures of 4-8 as Bangladesh bowled out Windies for 122 in 32.3 overs. In reply the hosts successfully chased the target (125/4) with 97 balls to spare.

Debutant Hasan Mahmud and fellow fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman also played key roles for the home team, taking 3-28 and 2-20 respectively.

It was Bangladesh’s first match after a nine-month layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The series is part of the ICC World Cup Super League which will determine which teams qualify for the 2023 World Cup in India.

A host of West Indies players, including ODI captain Keiron Pollard and test captain Jason Holder, have skipped the tour. The squad was also affected when fast bowler Romario Shepherd and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr., tested positive for COVID-19.

The teams play the remaining ODIs on Friday and Monday, followed by two test matches in February.