# Shoriful Islam Cleared to Join Bangladesh Squad for Second Test in Australia

*Pacer Shoriful Islam has been cleared to fly to Australia to join the Bangladesh squad for the second Test, following a recovery from a hamstring injury.*

August 12, 2026 · Sports

Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam is set to travel to Australia to join the national cricket team for the second Test, after being declared fit by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Shoriful, who was sidelined from the first Test due to a Grade 1 left hamstring injury, has successfully passed a fitness test. The BCB announced in a press release that Shoriful will leave Dhaka tonight to prepare with the squad for the upcoming Test match.

Meanwhile, wicket-keeper batter Liton Das, who suffered a calf muscle injury, has been declared available for selection for the first Test match against Australia, which is scheduled to begin tomorrow. The BCB also noted that Jaker Ali Anik and Musfik Hasan, who were initially part of the squad for the Australia Tests, will return to Bangladesh to prepare for the A Team tour of South Africa.

Shoriful's return is a significant boost for Bangladesh's bowling lineup, as the team looks to stabilize its performance in the Test series against Australia. The addition of a fit Shoriful Islam could potentially shift the balance in the second Test, providing much-needed pace and aggression against the Australian batting lineup.

## Sources

- BSS

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