The Mirpur pitch -- resembling a puzzle board with uneven bounce, variable pace and turn from both ends -- has reduced the contest to a battle of spin and survival.

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.

After a 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan, Bangladesh must recover quickly to avoid a fifth successive ODI series defeat. The upcoming home series against the West Indies offers a chance for respite, but familiar questions loom over their batting and the Mirpur wickets..While head coach Ph

“I thought the position we were in; we should have scored at least 30-35 more. It was a good wicket for spinners. We started well and lost three back-to-back wickets. 250 is gettable on this wicket. We were going like that,” Tamim said

Bangladesh head coach Russell Domingo mentioned that the tailor-made pitches in the past at home has hurt the Tigers' improvement in the long run and the South African also urged to create sporting pitches to enhance performance in the longest format of the game.