Dhaka, July 23 -- Bangladesh have been dealt a major blow ahead of next month's Test series against Australia, with pace spearhead Ebadot Hossain set to miss the series.

Bangladesh are scheduled to face Australia in a two-match Test series starting in Darwin on August 13 as part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship.

Ebadot will remain in Bangladesh as he prepares to welcome his first child, as per the ICC website.

Bangladesh remain uncertain over the availability of star pacer Nahid Rana for the opening Test against Australia as they await the results of scans on his side injury.

However, the team is optimistic experienced batter Litton Das will overcome a calf complaint in time for the series. Bangladesh are due to arrive in Au...