Litton Das added to Bangladesh squad for Darwin Test

Bangladesh have been handed a boost ahead of the opening Test in Australia with the BCB confirming Litton Das's addition to the squad. The 31-year-old, who was recently appointed Bangladesh's white-ball captain, will fly to Darwin on Sunday to join the rest of the squad.

Litton was sidelined since June with a left calf injury but BCB have stated that he has responded well to his rehabilitation programme, making himself available for the first Test in Darwin, that will get underway on August 13.

Litton's addition is a significant boost for a squad that has already been depleted in the bowling department. Young pace sensation Nahid Rana was ruled out of the series and Shoriful Islam will not be in contention for the first Test. This is a significant tour for Bangladesh considering they are playing a Test match on Australian shores after 23 years. Prior to the opening Test, the Asian outfit will play a three-day match against CA XI.