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Litton Das returns to Bangladesh squad for Australia Test

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Litton Das returns to Bangladesh squad for Australia Test

Summary

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto announced that wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das is '100 percent fit' to participate in the first Test against Australia in Darwin on Thursday. Das had previously been ruled out due to a calf injury sustained in June but has since been added to the squad. His inclusion is seen as beneficial for a team coming off a loss in their only warm-up match against a Cricket Australia XI. Bangladesh considers selecting two specialist spinners for the match, pending a final assessment of pitch conditions. The team faces Australia, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, with notable players returning from injury.

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Status Watch

•Litton Das returns after missing matches due to a calf injury.
•Bangladesh lost their warm-up match by an innings and 38 runs.
•Bangladesh last played a Test in Australia in 2003.
•Taskin Ahmed expected to lead the pace attack in the absence of injured bowlers.
•Bangladesh may use two spinners based on pitch evaluation.

Latest Updates

10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Out of action since June, star Bangladesh player '100% fit' ahead of Australia Test

What they're saying

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Das had been out of action since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. However, he was later added to the squad and is now expected to play.
— Yahoo Sports

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