Litton Das 100% fit, says Shanto
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the first Test against Australia, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das declared 100% fit and likely to feature in the playing XI in Darwin.
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the first Test against Australia, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das declared 100% fit and likely to feature in the playing XI in Darwin.
Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury but is expected to join the squad ahead of the second Test, according to a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source.
Australia's ageing team begin a demanding run of potentially 21 Tests in 12 months when they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone "Big Four" bowling attack reunited once again.
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed believes the team’s recent ODI series victory over Australia has given them valuable confidence ahead of Test battles against the mighty Aussies, while acknowledging the challenge of playing away from home.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Cameron Green to make his mark in the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, while stressing that the all-rounder’s role will ultimately be determined by his performances.
Australia opener Travis Head has refused to read too much into Bangladesh’s heavy defeat in their only warm-up game ahead of the Test series, insisting the visitors will be focused on Thursday’s opening Test rather than their poor preparation-match result.
Bangladesh's long-awaited return to Test cricket in Australia got off to a disappointing start as they suffered an innings-and-38-run defeat to a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin.
Bangladesh endured a difficult second day of their three-day tour match against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin, finishing on 19 for 2 in their second innings after conceding a 92-run first-innings lead.
Before Bangladesh embark on their first Test tour of Australia in 23 years, former head coach Dav Whatmore believes the experience could become another milestone in the team's cricketing journey, much like it was for the side he guided in 2003.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes facing Bangladesh in the upcoming two-Test series will provide a refreshing challenge, admitting there are plenty of unknowns due to the limited number of meetings between the two sides in Test cricket.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz credited a patient approach and smart shot selection after scoring an unbeaten century on the opening day of Bangladesh's three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin ahead of the two-Test series.