Litton Das Returns to Bangladesh Squad for Australia Test Series

Litton Das makes a comeback to the Bangladesh cricket team for the first Test against Australia after recovering from injury. He has also been appointed as the new ODI captain, succeeding Mehidy Hasan Miraz. This leadership change comes as the team prepares for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year. The squad for the Test series includes notable players and is set to compete in a series of matches in Australia. The full schedule and details of the squad are outlined in the article.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2026, 19:44 IST

Litton Das Rejoins Bangladesh Team for Test Against Australia

Litton Kumer Das has been named in the Bangladesh squad for the upcoming first Test against Australia, set to commence in Darwin on August 13. The 31-year-old batsman has been recovering from a left calf injury that kept him out of action since June. His rehabilitation has progressed positively, allowing him to be considered for selection for the opening match. He is scheduled to travel to Darwin on Sunday to join his teammates, as confirmed by a press release from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Bangladesh Squad Announcement

The squad for the Test includes: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Amite Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Vice Captain), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Musfik Hasan, and Litton Kumer Das.

Das Takes Over as New ODI Captain

On Wednesday, Litton Das was appointed as the new captain for Bangladesh's ODI team as they gear up for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup next year. He replaces Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who led the team since June 2025 but stepped down after a 2-1 ODI series loss to Zimbabwe earlier this month. Under Miraz's captaincy, Bangladesh achieved 10 victories and suffered nine defeats in 20 matches, showcasing significant improvement with series wins against teams like West Indies, Pakistan, Australia, and New Zealand at home.

Das, who is already at the helm of the T20I team, now extends his leadership to the ODI format. He has previously captained the ODI side in a stand-in capacity, securing three wins out of seven matches. With extensive experience, Das has played 104 ODIs, scoring 2869 runs at an average of 30.84 and a strike rate of 85.51, including five centuries and 14 fifties.

Bangladesh's Tour Schedule in Australia

The schedule for Bangladesh's tour of Australia is as follows:

6-8 August: 3-day Match Against Cricket Australia XI at DXC Arena, Darwin

13-17 August: First Test at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin

22-26 August: Second Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay