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2 clusters · 20 sources · 3 days · First seen 5 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Bangladesh Australia Test series injuries

Entities: Musfik Hasan · Bangladesh Cricket Board · Nahid Rana · Taskin Ahmed · Australia

Overview

Bangladesh’s historic Test tour of Australia in August 2026 remains plagued by injuries. After fast bowler Ebadot Hossain withdrew on 23 July for the birth of his child, the board confirmed on 25 July that Nahid Rana’s Grade 2 left‑side strain will keep him out of both the Darwin (12‑16 August) and Mackay (22‑26 August) Tests. Shoriful Islam’s hamstring strain and Litton Das’s calf injury also limit their availability.

On 25 July the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15‑member squad for the opening Test, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto. The pace contingent now features Taskin Ahmed as the spearhead, with Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed and the recovering Ebadot Hossain, while uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan was added as a direct response to the injuries. The spinning options include Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam, and returning batsman Soumya Sarkar is also in the squad. The series, part of the 2025‑27 World Test Championship, sees Australia atop the table and Bangladesh fourth, making the depleted bowling line‑up a critical factor.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 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. (BCB medical update)
[● 5 SOURCES] The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 15‑member squad for the opening Test against Australia, including uncapped fast bowler Musfik Hasan. (BCB announcement)
[● 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. (BCB schedule release)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shoriful Islam is recovering from a Grade 1 left hamstring injury and may be fit for the second Test in Mackay. (BCB medical update)
[● 3 SOURCES] Bangladesh's pace attack for the series includes Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain. (Squad list)
[● 3 SOURCES] The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025‑27; Australia tops the points table while Bangladesh is fourth. (ICC standings)
[● 3 SOURCES] Soumya Sarkar returns to Bangladesh's Test side after a five‑year absence. (Squad announcement)
[● 2 SOURCES] Liton Das is unavailable for the opening Test because of a left calf injury. (BCB injury update)

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 14 sources
Bangladesh Fast Bowler Nahid Rana Ruled Out, New Squad Named for Australia Test Series
Bangladesh names a 15‑member squad for the Australia Test series, adding uncapped pacer Musfik Hasan after fast bowler Nahid Rana is ruled out with a left side strain; first Test in Darwin, second in Mackay.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain to miss Australia Test series
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain will miss the upcoming two‑match Test series in Australia, with the team also coping with injuries to Nahid Rana and Litton Das ahead of the Darwin fixtures.

Sources

acvila30.ro · bhaskarhindi.com · brisbanetimes.com.au · creatives.jeetwin.com · crickettimes.com · crictracker.com · hub.biz · khabarindiatv.com · latestly.com · loktej.com · m.smh.com.au · News18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · samacharnama.com · thebeat99.com · theshillongtimes.com · timesnowhindi.com · tokasot.com · udaipurkiran.com · watoday.com.au

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