“He is expected to require approximately four weeks for tissue healing, followed by a further two to four weeks of bowling workload progression,” a BCB statement said.

The BCB said that Shoriful, who sustained the hamstring injury during their Zimbabwe tour earlier this month, is expected to resume bowling from July 29 and undergo a fitness assessment around August 12. That means he remains in contention for the second Test in Mackay, which starts on August 13.

Litton is also recovering steadily from the left-calf-muscle injury that he sustained against Australia in June. He will begin a progressive running and conditioning programme from July 28 before undergoing a fitness assessment around August 13. If he completes his rehabilitation successfully, he too could be available for the second Test.

Bangladesh will leave for Darwin on August 1.