Bangladesh received a morale boost as medical scans on ODI captain Litton Das confirmed no significant damage to his hip joint.
The skipper, who was sidelined from the current tri-nation ODI series involving Afghanistan and Zimbabwe due to hip discomfort, underwent light physiotherapy at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday, October 19. “We saw it [scan report] and did a light physiotherapy today. “The scan didn’t find anything majorly bad.
A member of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) medical committee noted that while the scans revealed a minor muscle issue, there was nothing of serious concern. Officials plan to monitor his progress over the next two days, with further clarity on his availability for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies expected shortly. According to confirming the development to on Monday (October 19), an official from the Bangladesh Cricket Board medical department, They will have further clarity on his status in a couple of days.
In a separate update, off-spinner Nayeem Hasan is preparing for a mandatory fitness test on Thursday, October 22, to address a lingering hamstring issue. The injury was sustained while fielding during the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi, where his foot snagged in the outfield. And after two days we will be able to say where he stands, as far as his injury is concerned,” he said, tomorrow we will also do a light physiotherapy session. His foot got caught on the heavy outfield while diving to save boundary off Taijul Islam’s bowling.
Although Nayeem managed to complete the match despite the strain—which required strapping during the final two days—subsequent assessments showed muscle weakness. To prevent a more severe tear, the medical staff placed him on a specialized rehabilitation program, restricting his participation in the National Cricket League. And the spinner was consequently placed on a structured rehabilitation programme, rather than risking a premature return, medical staff warned that any high-speed running with a sharp braking action carried a risk of a more serious tear.
Providing a positive personal update, Nayeem confirmed he returned to bowling on Monday without any physical distress. He expressed optimism that he would receive medical clearance following Thursday’s formal evaluation.
Meanwhile, the West Indies squad arrived in Dhaka on Sunday, October 18, to commence their tour. The visitors are scheduled to begin training on Tuesday, October 20, followed by a two-day warm-up match against a BCB XI starting October 22 in Basundhara.
The upcoming two-Test series, part of the ICC World Test Championship, is critical for Bangladesh’s standing in the tournament. The first Test is set for October 28 in Dhaka, followed by the second on November 5 in Sylhet. As a result, he was asked not to take part in the ongoing round of the National Cricket League, Bangladesh’s premium first-class tournament, which is seen as a preparation ground for Test contenders.
Bangladesh currently holds fourth place in the World Test Championship table. Having accumulated 40 points from six matches—securing three wins, two losses, and one draw—the team currently maintains a points percentage of 55.56. Having won three, lost two and drawn one, with a points per, bangladesh will look to strengthen their position in the WTC standings through the series: they are currently fourth on the table with 40 points from six Tests.
