Al-Amin focused on staying 'proactive' after ODI success

Bangladesh's batting woes in the West Indies mean fast bowler Al-Amin Hossain has remained out of the spotlight, despite being the highest wicket-taker in the ODI series from both sides. He'll he hoping to catch the attention at least in the solitary Twenty20 on Wednesday.

He took ten wickets in the three matches against West Indies, including two four-wicket hauls, with early spells that must be heartening for a Bangladesh team management desperate to find a strong performer. Mashrafe Mortaza has been steady and bowled better with the old ball but Taskin Ahmed gave too many in the first game while the spinners and the batsmen were mostly clueless.

Things were different for Al-Amin before this tour, though, as he sought to end a wicket shortage. Since his debut late last year, he had often bowled lengthy spells which had momentary sparks and the odd close calls, but he could never sustain the pressure. He has also suffered days when luck wasn't on his side.