Bangladesh have kept Ebadot Hossain and Hasan Mahmud lined up, with the latter having flown back from his LPL stint yesterday.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) disciplinary committee summoned all-rounder Mahedi Hasan for a hearing over his criticism of the team management during last month's T20I series against Australia. The all-rounder submitted his statement to the committee and is set to be sanctioned for breaching his contract.

Initial reports suggested Rana could need two to three weeks to recover, casting doubt over his availability for the first Test in Australia, beginning on August 13.

"I am not fully sure whether they were a bit complacent after going there following wins against some formidable opponents. Another important factor, I think, was that the conditions were a bit challenging and they could not figure out how to adjust to them," chief selector Habibul Bashar explained.

The visitors lost their last four wickets for just 15 runs and were bowled out for 234 in 48.1 overs.

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz admitted he was "a little disappointed" with his side's batting after the Tigers slipped to a 25-run defeat in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Monday, squandering a record-breaking bowling performance from Nahid Rana.

A woeful batting display overshadowed a record-breaking bowling performance from Nahid Rana as Bangladesh suffered a 25-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the low-scoring first ODI of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Monday.

Zimbabwe also arrive with confidence after beating Afghanistan in a one-off Test in October last year.

Australia clinched the three-match T20I series 2-0 following a seven-run win over Bangladesh in the second match in Chottagram on Friday.

Bangladesh are sweating over the fitness of T20 captain Litton Das ahead of the opening match of the three-match T20I series against Australia, which begins tomorrow at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram.

Hasan is next set to feature against Middlesex at home during the 174th Canterbury Cricket Week from June 19-22.

BCB, CWAB, and several national cricketers demanded a fair investigation and action against those responsible.

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne on Saturday said his side would be eager to avoid a whitewash when they take on Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

Bangladesh will head into the second ODI of the three-match series against Australia on Thursday with a chance to script history against the world champions.

The Tigers remain winless against Australia across six home ODIs.

Eight months after the last Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, the country's cricket governing body is set to hold another board of directors' election today. Yet despite a change in administration, the overall picture appears largely unchanged, making this another largely predictable and excitement-free contest.

Tawhid Hridoy headlined an action-packed, high-scoring day in the Dhaka Premier League yesterday, with the Mohammedan Sporting Club skipper smashing his fifth List A century to keep his side atop the table.

With balance in the bowling attack, the Tigers will be hoping the batting clicks into gear following the break, with Australia slated to arrive on June 5.

Bangladesh cricket has just witnessed a landmark moment, with player reactions and celebratory pictures already flooding social media.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to appoint former national team captain Mahmudullah Riyad as mentor of the men’s U-19 team, a top board official said on Thursday.