Just before the Australia tour, Bangladesh’s Test team has suffered a big setback. The team’s experienced star fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of this two-match Test series due to injury. An official of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed this. Nahid Rana is the in-form fast bowler of Bangladesh and has performed very well in recent times. His exit has dealt a big blow to the team. Let us tell you that Australia has already announced the squad for this series.
Nahid Rana was injured during the Zimbabwe series
Recently, Nahid Rana suffered a muscle strain during the T20 match played against Zimbabwe. After the medical scan, doctors have said that it will take about 6 to 8 weeks for him to recover, due to which he will not be able to play the Test series in Australia. Let us tell you that two more main players of the team, Liton Das and fast bowler Shoriful Islam will not be able to play the first test match against Australia due to injury.
Liton Das and Shoriful Islam may also be out of the first match
Liton Das had gone to Singapore for treatment of his injury, where he received special treatment. He will start light running and training from July 28 and will have a fitness test around August 13. If all goes well then he can return in the second test match. At the same time, Shoriful Islam suffered a hamstring strain during the Zimbabwe tour. He will start bowling light bowling in the nets again from July 29 and may be available for the second Test after passing the fitness test on August 12.
Where are the teams of Bangladesh and Australia in the WTC points table?
This two-match Test series between Australia and Bangladesh will be played under the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). Its first match will be played in Darwin from 13 to 17 August, while the second and last Test match will be played in Mackay from 22 to 26 August. Australia is currently at number one in the points table of the World Test Championship 2025-27. Whereas Bangladesh team is present at fourth position.
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