Nitin Menon and Sam Nogajski are the on-field umpires for the 1st Test between Bangladesh and West Indies at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. The match starts on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Asif Yaqoob is the TV umpire, Tanvir Ahmed is the fourth umpire, and Prakash Bhatt is the match referee. Play begins at 10:00 AM local time (9:30 AM IST), and the toss is at 9:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST).
This is the first match of a two-Test series, and both Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship. Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh, and Roston Chase captains West Indies.
BAN vs WI 1st Test: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test |
| Series | West Indies tour of Bangladesh, 2026 |
| Dates | October 28 to November 1, 2026 |
| Start time | 10:00 AM local / 4:00 AM GMT / 9:30 AM IST |
| Toss | 9:30 AM local / 9:00 AM IST |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Bangladesh captain | Najmul Hossain Shanto |
| West Indies captain | Roston Chase |
| Series status | 0-0 |
BAN vs WI 1st Test: List of Umpires and Match Referee
| Role | Official |
|---|---|
| On-field umpire | Nitin Menon |
| On-field umpire | Sam Nogajski |
| TV umpire | Asif Yaqoob |
| Fourth umpire | Tanvir Ahmed |
| Match referee | Prakash Bhatt |
Nitin Menon
Nitin Menon is an Indian umpire and a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. He has stood in Tests, ODIs and T20Is around the world, including ICC events.
Sam Nogajski
Sam Nogajski is an Australian umpire on the ICC panel. He has stood in international matches and will be on the field for the 1st Test.
Asif Yaqoob
Asif Yaqoob is a Pakistani umpire on the ICC panel. As TV umpire, he will handle DRS reviews, run-outs and stumpings from the third umpire’s room.
Tanvir Ahmed
Tanvir Ahmed is a Bangladeshi umpire who officiates in home internationals and domestic cricket. He will be the fourth umpire for the 1st Test.
Prakash Bhatt
Prakash Bhatt is an Indian match referee on the ICC panel. He is the match referee for both Tests of the series.
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BAN vs WI 1st Test: List of Commentators
The broadcaster has not officially confirmed the full commentary panel for the 1st Test. Based on BDCricTime’s report of the commentators who regularly feature on Bangladesh home series, the panel is likely to include the following names.
| Commentator | Country / Category |
|---|---|
| Athar Ali Khan | Bangladesh |
| Shamim Ashraf Chowdhury | Bangladesh |
| Mazhar Uddin Omi | Bangladesh |
| Farveez Maharoof | Sri Lanka |
| Samuel Badree | West Indies |
BAN vs WI Test Series Live Telecast and Streaming
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | To be confirmed | FanCode |
BAN vs WI 1st Test Squads
Bangladesh squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadt Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Nayeem Hasan.
West Indies squad:
Roston Chase (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kavem Hodge, John Campbell, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Joshua Bishop, Kevin Wickham, Shamar Joseph.
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BAN vs WI 1st Test: Venue Guide
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Shere Bangla National Stadium |
| City | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Capacity | 25,000 |
| Ends | Ispahani End, Aqua Paints End |
| Also hosts | Football |
West Indies Tour of Bangladesh 2026: Test Schedule
| Test | Dates | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | October 28 to November 1 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 9:30 AM IST |
| 2nd Test | November 5 to 9 | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | 9:30 AM IST |
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