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.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has identified the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh as the ideal platform to kick off a crucial stretch of Test cricket, with the experienced pacer targeting success in a packed schedule that also includes away tours of South Africa, India and England.
Bangladesh's pace sensation Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Australia through injury, with former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop among those disappointed to miss the chance of watching the young quick in Australian conditions.
Bangladesh chief selector Habibul Bashar Sumon has admitted that the absence of fast bowler Nahid Rana is a massive setback ahead of next month's historic Test series in Australia.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the opening Test of next month's two-match series against Australia, with Soumya Sarkar and Jaker Ali Anik earning recalls.
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.