Litton Das during a press conference (Image Source: AFP Photos)
Bangladesh handed a massive blow just before the start of the first T20I against Australia, which took place in Chattogram on Wednesday afternoon.
Litton Das, Bangladesh’s T20I captain, was not allowed to play the first T20I. In his place, Towhid Hridoy came as a stand-in captain for Bangladesh. He came for the toss, wearing the captain’s hat for the first time for the country.
BCB Issues Official Statement On Litton Das Injury
No wonder Litton Das injury rocked Bangladesh, who just had a historic ODI series win against Australia a few days ago. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had no choice but to issue an official update on Litton Das.
"Following a medical assessment, the player has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of the left calf muscle. The injury is considered minor, and he is progressing well in his recovery. He will be unavailable for the first match," Bangladesh national team physio Delowar Hossain Shiva said in an official statement.
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"However, depending on his response to treatment and rehabilitation, he may be fit for the subsequent matches. We will continue to monitor his progress closely,” he added.
What Happened To Litton Das?
While playing the third ODI between Bangladesh and Australia, Litton Das picked up a muscle tear. As a result, it turned out to be a disaster; however, he could return to the mix for the second and third ODIs against Australia, to be held at the same venue on June 19 and June 21, respectively.
In Litton Das’ absence, Soumya Sarkar and Parvez Hossain Emon have made the cut for Bangladesh's playing XI vs Australia. Meanwhile, Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan will open the innings, as Bangladesh had to make moves following Litton Das injury setback.
Bangladesh Playing XI vs Australia For 1st T20I
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Towhid Hridoy (c), Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Mustafizur Rahman
Australia Playing XI vs Bangladesh For 1st T20I
Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Joel Davies, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa
Bangladesh Get Off To Flying Start Vs Australia
Notably, this was Australia’s first match in Chattogram since 2017. Bangladesh, batting first after Towhid Hridoy won the toss, lost Tanzid Hasan Tamim early in the third over of Bangladesh's innings.
Left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson drew first blood for Australia, and Saif Hassan failed to last long after a quickfire 14-ball 20. Matt Renshaw got the second wicket for Australia.
At the time of writing this, Soumya Sarkar and Towhid Hridoy are in the middle, batting on 7* and 6* respectively. Bangladesh, at the time of writing this, 49/2 after 5.3 overs.
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