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Bangladesh Fast Bowler Nahid Rana Ruled Out, New Squad Named for Australia Test Series
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15‑member squad for the opening Test of a two‑match series against Australia, the first Test to be played in Darwin and the second in Mackay. The squad, led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, includes the returning batsman Soumya Sarkar and uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan. Bangladesh's pace attack will be headed by Taskin Ahmed, with Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain also selected; the spin department features Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam.
Fast bowler Nahid Rana suffered a Grade 2 left‑side strain during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on 17 July and will miss the Test series, a major setback for Bangladesh. The BCB also confirmed that Shoriful Islam is recovering from a hamstring injury and Liton Das from a calf injury, limiting their availability for the opening Test. Musfik Hasan’s inclusion is a direct response to these injuries.
The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27, with Australia currently top of the points table and Bangladesh fourth, making the fixtures important for both sides' championship standings.
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Australia · Bangladesh Cricket Board · Musfik Hasan · Nahid Rana · Taskin Ahmed
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- [DISPUTED] Liton Das is unavailable for the opening Test because of a left calf injury. www.indiatv.in · www.timesnowhindi.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Fast bowler Nahid Rana is ruled out of Bangladesh's two‑match Test series against Australia due to a Grade 2 left‑side strain sustained during the T20I against Zimbabwe on 17 July. creatives.jeetwin.com · theshillongtimes.com · udaipurkiran.com · www.timesnowhindi.com · www.indiatv.in
- [DISPUTED] The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27; Australia tops the points table while Bangladesh is fourth. www.ipl.com · www.oneturf.news · www.latestly.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first Test of the series will be played in Darwin from 13 August, with the second Test in Mackay from 22 August. www.ipl.com · www.indiatv.in · www.oneturf.news · crickettimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bangladesh's pace attack for the series includes Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain. www.ipl.com · crickettimes.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh's Test side after a five‑year absence. www.ipl.com · crickettimes.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15‑member squad for the opening Test against Australia, including uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan. www.ipl.com · www.indiatv.in · www.oneturf.news · crickettimes.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Shoriful Islam is recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring injury and may be fit for the second Test in Mackay. creatives.jeetwin.com · www.indiatv.in · www.timesnowhindi.com