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One of the weakest teams in the world enjoyed a rare moment in the sun in the Caribbean.
Bangladesh beat the home side 2-0 in their first Test series win ever. It does not matter that the West Indies were weakened by the loss of their best players due to a strike.
The victory will stand in the record books. Bangladesh did what they had to and if the West Indies put out a very weak side, it was not their problem.
West Indies cricket has been hit over the last four to five years by a pay standoff between the players and the board.
The players finally lost patience with the board after many compromises. Thankfully, the intervention of Guyanese President Bharat Jagdeo has ended the strike.
Now West Indies cricket can move forward. But all the outstanding issues must be resolved urgently and aggressive postures must be abandoned.
Clearly, players who were good enough to get a nod in the full-strength West Indies team dominated the home team's performances in the series.
Darren Sammy, Kemar Roach, Dave Bernard and Tino Best used whatever little experience they had to at least give the West Indies a fighting chance in both Tests.
Roach had not played a Test but was chosen by the West Indies to tour New Zealand. The fast bowler grabbed his chance against Bangladesh and was the outstanding bowler in the series.
Sammy bowled his heart out and was rewarded handsomely. Best did not have wickets to show for his efforts but he was menacing most times.
Bernard scored three fifties in four innings and anchored the middle-order nicely. However, with the exception of a few bright spots from Dale Richards and Travis Dowlin, the rest of the team did not come up to scratch.
Bangladesh showed qualities which was often lacking in the past - a willingness to fight and stay longer at the wicket.
Tamim Iqbal must have learnt that he can get centuries if he tempers his impulsiveness. His maiden century revealed that he has class.
Above all, Bangladesh owe their victory to the stand-in captain Shakib Al Hasan. The all-rounder is the best player to emerge from Bangladesh and his recent record proves that.
Bowling left-arm spinners with an awkward action, Shakib got wickets regularly at crucial times. His batting was sensible and mixed caution with aggression very well.
His second innings knock in the final Test came at a critical time and he was there till the end to ensure an historic win for his team.
The middle-order performed solidly with the exception of Mohammed Ashraful who continued to be erratic and disappointing.
Bangladesh have now tasted a series victory and they must not end up gloating over it.
Cricket is serious business and they must now move to the next level and keep their fans happy.
