Overview
- Bangladesh confirmed on Saturday, August 1, that Litton Das has been added to the squad for the first Test in Darwin after completing rehabilitation and is set to fly to join the team.
- Das had been sidelined with a left‑calf problem since June but has shown enough recovery in rehab work to be available for selection for the opening match.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto leads the selected group with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named vice‑captain and the squad includes senior batters Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Sarkar.
- Pacer Nahid Rana remains ruled out with a left‑side strain and other players will face fitness assessments during three‑day practice matches in Darwin from August 6–8 before the Test begins on August 13.
- The recall matters because Das has been in strong recent Test form, which should bolster Bangladesh’s batting depth as they prepare for a rare tour of Australia that carries World Test Championship implications.