Litton Das remains doubtful for West Indies Test opener

Cricbuzz understands that the inflammation of a gluteal muscle tendon in his hip joint, which ruled him out of the tri-nation series, has subsided and the pain has also reduced. © BCB

While Litton Das batted with ease at the BCB Academy premises on Sunday, members of the Bangladesh team management insisted that they were still unsure about his availability for the opening Test against West Indies, scheduled to begin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on October 28.

Litton's availability for the two-match Test series opener was a topic of discussion at the SBNS as he continues to recover from a hip injury that ruled him out of the recently concluded tri-nation ODI series involving Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.

Litton batted comfortably in the nets and played some big shots, suggesting that he had made considerable progress in his recovery. However, a member of the selection panel struck a note of caution.

“He is in a state where we cannot say he is available or unavailable for the opening Test against West Indies,” said the selection committee member.