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.
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 have suffered a major injury setback ahead of next month's Test series against Australia, with fast bowler Nahid Rana officially ruled out, while Shoriful Islam and Litton Das are targeting comebacks for the second Test.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has praised Bangladesh's emerging fast-bowling attack, warning his batters to be fully prepared for the challenge posed by Nahid Rana, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam in next month's two-Test series in northern Australia.
Bangladesh fast bowler Shoriful Islam believes adapting to Zimbabwe's conditions will be the biggest challenge for the visitors in the upcoming ODI series, but remains confident that a strong collective performance can help the Tigers continue their winning run.
Bangladesh's impressive performances in the ODI series against Australia have been rewarded in the latest ICC rankings, with Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed all making significant progress in the bowlers' standings.
Shoriful Islam produced a career-defining spell of fast bowling, but his heroics were not enough as Australia pulled off a dramatic one-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third ODI at Mirpur on Sunday.
The player draft for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set to take place today, with a host of Bangladeshi cricketers included across various salary categories.
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has made notable gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings following his impressive performance in the series-deciding match against New Zealand.
Bangladesh’s rising pace sensation Nahid Rana has been rewarded by the International Cricket Council following his match-winning performances against New Zealand, playing a key role in securing the series victory.
A magnificent century from Babar Azam guided Peshawar Zalmi to a dominant 70-run victory over Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League Qualifier, sealing their place in the final.
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam made the most of a last-minute opportunity in the first ODI against New Zealand, stepping in after Mustafizur Rahman was ruled out due to injury.