On Day 4 of the first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach delivered a sensational spell, grabbing the limelight with a stunning dismissal of Bangladesh opener Zakir Hasan for a duck.

Kemar Roach strikes early with brilliant delivery

Roach wasted no time in making an impact as the second innings began. In his opening over, Roach bowled a short-length delivery just outside off stump to Hasan. The Bangladesh opener, attempting to defend, pushed at the ball away from his body. However, his techniqu?e let him down as?? the ball brushed the inside edge of his bat, deflected onto his thigh, and clattered into the stumps, sending him back to the pavilion for a duck.

Roach celebrated the wicket with a double fist-pump, before turning to the umpire, Kumar Dharmasena, to check if he had overstepped. After receiving confirmation that the delivery was legal, Roach returned to his jubilant teammates. It was a dream start for the West Indies and a poor one for Bangladesh, as the open?er failed to get off the mark after facing just four balls.

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Out the gates with a fantastic start!💥

Roach grabs his 1st in the innings.#WIvBAN | #WIHomeForChristmas pic.twitter.com/EfTOjR9tgp

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 25, 2024

Roach’s brilliance didn’t end there. The experienced paceman was a key figure in the West Indies second innings, claiming three wickets in his eight-over spell. Roach’s impeccable line and length troubled Bangladesh’s batter throughout the day, as he gave away just 20 runs, continuing to maintain pressure on the visitors. His performance reaffirmed why he is regarded as one of the premier Test bowlers for the West Indies.

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Bangladesh in deep trouble

By the close of play on Day 4, Bangladesh was in a precarious position, having scored only 107 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. With 225 mo??re runs needed to win and just three wickets remaining, Bangladesh faces a??n uphill battle on? the final day of the Test match.

Roach wasn’t the only West Indies pacer making life difficult for Bangladesh. Jayden Seals, the 23-year-old right-arm medium-fast bowler, also stood out with the ball. Seals claimed three wickets in his nine-over spell, giving away just 22 runs. The young pacer’s fiery pace and accuracy played a pivotal role in the West Indies’ dominance on Day 4. Together with Roach, Seals ensured that Bangladesh’s chase of 334 runs was becoming increasingly difficult.

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In the world of cricket, moments of sheer brilliance often define matches and careers. During the first Test between West Indies and Bangladesh in Antigua, Kemar Roach delivered a breathtaking display of athleticism that will be remembered for years to come. His spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Mominul Haque not only showcased his exceptio?nal skills but also highlighted the intense competitive spiri??????????????????????????t of the game.

Kemar Roach plucks a blinder to remove Mominul Haque

The incident occurred on Day 4 of the Test match, with Bangladesh striving to stabilize their innings after an early collapse. Haque, having just reached 10 runs, was looking to build on his momentum when he attempted a drive off Roach’s bowling. In what can only be described as a moment of magic, Roach leapt to his left in his follow-through and plucked the ball from the air with one hand, leaving spectators and players alike in awe. This remarkable catch has already been touted as a contender for “blinder of the year,” encapsulating the thri??ll of Test cricket where every ball can change the course of a match.

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One handed stunner!😳

Kemar Roach, at the age of 36, on his follow through, took one of the best caught and bowled you'd see.#WIvBANonFanCode pic.twitter.com/ltyImPkD56

— FanCode (@FanCode) November 26, 2024

West Indies inching towards victory

At that point, Bangladesh were struggling at 23 for 4, and Roach’s dismissal of Mominul added to their woes. The left-handed batter had shown resilience with his gritty knock, but Roach’s brilliance extinguished any hopes of a significant recovery. The West Indies bowlers were relentless, with Roach finishing with impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 20 runs, further solidifying his reputation as a key player for his team.

As the West Indies inch closer to victory in this Test match, Roach’s stunning catch will undoubtedly be replayed in highlight reels and discussed in cricketing circles for years to come. His performance is a testament to his experience and skill as a fast bowler. Bangladesh at the end of the Day 4 are reeling behind in their second innings on 109/7, chasing a daunting target of 335. Whereas, the hosts need 3 wickets to close the game.

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In the riveting encounter between Australia and West Indies on Day 2 of the second Test, Kemar Roach delivered an outstanding performance that mesmerized fans and cricket enthusiasts. Displaying his prowess with the ball, the right-arm pacer unleashed havoc upon Australia’s top-batting order, single-handedly altering the course of the game. Roach’s stellar show showcased his skill and added excitement and unpredictability to the match, capturing the attention of cricket fans worldwide.

Kemar Roach’s stellar show with the new ball

Roach commenced proceedings in a truly stylish fashion, claiming the prized wicket of Steve Smith on the last ball of the very first over. Executing a masterful delivery, he sent down a length ball that pitched outside off and cunningly nipped back. Despite the on-field umpire’s initial dismissal, the rivals wisely opted for the Decision Review System (DRS), leading to a crucial overturning of the decision to an LBW out.

As the exhilarating action unfolded in the final over just before tea, the Caribbean juggernaut once again erupted with ferocity. He orchestrated the consecutive dismissals of Cameron Green and Travis Head in a breathtaking display of skill. This stunning turn of events solidified the Windies’ position and injected a palpable sense of excitement as they headed into the break on a resounding high.

Steve Smith out lbw in the first OVER of the innings! #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/8OyjxTz3Q9

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2024

First ball for Travis Head! 😬

Kemar Roach will be on a hat-trick in 40 minutes time! #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/cGsQuOOh53

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2024

Caribbean domination on Day 2

Counting on the day’s unfolding events, West Indies, resuming from 266/5, adopted a cautious approach, employing a time-consuming batting strategy to test Australia’s patience. Kevin Sinclair and the seasoned campaigner Roach formed a resilient partnership, frustrating the Australian side. However, the visitors faced a setback as Green missed an opportunity at gully, dropping a catch off Sinclair’s bat. Sinclair capitalized on this chance, achieving his maiden Test fifty.

Caribbeans concluded their innings at 311, having faced 108 overs. Following an impressive bowling display by Roach with the read leather, Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey exhibited resil??ience on the field, guiding the hosts to a total of 147/5 in 19 overs.

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Cricket West Indies (CWI) has added fit-again Kemar Roach to the men’s squad for the upcoming first Test against Bangladesh, starting on June 16 in Antigua.

CWI confirmed that Roach, who had suffered a hamstring injury while representing Surrey in the County Championship in April, has recovered in ti?me and passed a fitness test. He will be added as the 13th player in the team at the start of the Test series.

Notably, on June 9, CWI had announced a 12-member outfit, mentioning that Roach would only be added as the 13th player if the fast bowler clears the fitness test. Roach will now lead the West Indies pace attack, which also features Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Raymon Reifer and newcomer Anderson Phillip.

Roach was part of West Indies’ last Test series against England in March at home, which the hosts won 1-0. He finished the series as his side’s joint-highest wicket-taker along with Seales, taking 11 scalps in three matches.

Overall, in the longest format, the Barbados? pacer has picked 242 wickets from 71 Test matches, averaging 27.18. He represented Surrey at the County Championship, where he bagged four wickets across two matches before sustaining the injury.

“It’s brilliant that he’s fit for the Test match. He’s always an inspiration for the younger players we have here, and he’s ready to go,” said West Indies head coach Phil Simmons in a statement.

“With 250 wickets around the corner, we’re happy with what he brings to the table, not just on the field but in the dressing room as well. I’m glad he’s fit and looking forward to seeing him getting out there and doing what he does so well,” he added.

West Indies squad (updated) for Bangladesh Tests:

Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Jermaine Blackwood (vc), Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell, Joshua Da Silva, Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, ??Anderson Phillip, Raymon Reifer, Ja??yden Seales, Devon Thomas, Kemar Roach.

Reserves: Tagernarine Chanderpaul, Shermon Lewis.

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