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Chase urges West Indies to treat Bangladesh like India, Australia
Published : Tuesday, 27 October, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Observer Online Report
West Indies captain Roston Chase has urged his team to prepare for Bangladesh with the same seriousness as they would for India or Australia, saying every Test-playing nation has become a challenging opponent.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the two-match Test series, Chase said teams could no longer afford to underestimate any opponent in international cricket.
“Every team that plays Test cricket is a tough opponent. We have to prepare for every team the way we prepare for India or Australia,” he said.
Chase said West Indies would not follow a fixed batting plan against Bangladesh. Instead, their approach would depend on the conditions, the scoreboard and the match situation.
The visitors have trained in Chennai and played a warm-up match in Bangladesh to prepare for the series. Chase said the players had worked hard and were adapting to the local conditions despite the hot weather.
He acknowledged that the absence of Shai Hope was a setback but said the team would focus on the 15 players available in the squad. He also expressed hope that all-rounder Justin Greaves would be fit for the opening Test.
Chase said West Indies were targeting victories in both Tests to improve their position in the World Test Championship standings. The team have won two of their four Tests this year, drawn one and lost one.
On the pitch, he said the grass could initially suggest favourable conditions for pace bowlers, but the dry surface underneath might also help spinners.
Chase added that West Indies needed to improve their second-innings batting, noting that stronger totals in both innings would give their bowling attack a better chance of securing victories.
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