Litton Kumer Das Included in Bangladesh Squad for the First Test Against Australia
Litton Das returns after a left calf injury and is in contention for the opening Test as Bangladesh seek cover for multiple bowling absences.
- On Saturday, Litton Kumer Das joined the Bangladesh squad for the opening Test against Australia, scheduled to begin August 13 in Darwin after recovering from a left calf injury.
- The 31-year-old batsman had been sidelined since June with the injury, missing preparations for Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years.
- While Das returns, fast bowler Nahid Rana was ruled out of the series with a side strain, and left-arm seamer Shoriful Islam was not selected due to a hamstring injury.
- Earlier on Wednesday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appointed Das as the new ODI captain, succeeding Mehidy Hasan Miraz following a series defeat away to Zimbabwe.
- The team will warm up for the Tests with a match against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin from August 6-8, before the second Test in Mackay from August 22.
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Litton Kumer Das Included in Bangladesh Squad for the First Test Against Australia - The Tribune
Litton Kumer Das has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to begin in Darwin on 13 August, following progress in his recovery from a left calf injury.
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Litton Kumer Das has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to begin in Darwin on 13 August, following progress in his recovery from a left calf injury.
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