Bangladesh opener Litton Das completed a full training session without any discomfort at Darwin's DXC Arena on Wednesday, boosting hopes of his return ahead of the Test series against Australia.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is on the verge of breaking into the top 10 all-time wicket-takers in Test cricket as he prepares for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.
Australia have suffered another injury setback ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, with fast bowler Michael Neser ruled out after sustaining a right calf injury during training in Brisbane.
Twenty-three years after Bangladesh's first Test series in Australia, former opener Hannan Sarkar has backed the current team to produce a stronger showing.
Australia's preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh suffered an early setback after wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis sustained a back spasm during the opening day of the squad's training camp in Brisbane.
Bangladesh's preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia have been disrupted by injuries, with fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam both set to miss the opening Test in Darwin.
Bangladesh kicked off preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia with an intensive training session at the DXC Arena in Darwin on Monday, as experienced spinner Taijul Islam praised the team's smooth start to the tour.
Bangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar believes the national team is travelling to Australia with ambitions far greater than simply competing, insisting the Tigers are determined to achieve something memorable in their first Test tour Down Under since 2003.
Former Bangladesh assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin admits he was eager to see Nahid Rana test Australia's top-order with his pace and short-pitched bowling but believes Bangladesh's remaining fast bowlers have what it takes to impress in the upcoming Test series.
Bangladesh have received a timely boost ahead of the opening Test against Australia, with wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das added to the squad after recovering from a left calf injury.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the Tigers are aiming to earn Australia's respect through strong performances when they tour the country for a historic two-Test series next month.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is confident his bowling attack has what it takes to claim all 20 Australian wickets in the upcoming two-Test series, despite injury setbacks to two frontline pacers.