Wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das is expected to return to the field through the upcoming two-match T20I series against the UAE as he has made decent recovery with his finger injury.

National team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed the development to The Daily Star on Saturday, adding that the cricketer is expected to undergo a fitness test next week.

"He underwent an X-ray today. He is in a better condition," informed Bayjedul.

"We had a plan to make him return to the field after one month. As three weeks have already gone, we will now try to start functional work for the progress of his fitness. We will then take a fitness test between May 10-12," he said, adding that he is hopeful Liton will be able to feature in the forthcoming fixture.

"The progress is really good. I'm hopeful that he will be able to catch up."

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Liton suffered a finger injury during a practice session with Karachi Kings earlier last month and had to return home without competing in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).

In a social media post, Liton said that scans revealed a hairline fracture and recovery will take at least two weeks.

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Bangladesh will leave for the UAE on May 14 to play a T20 series against the hosts before they head to Pakistan to play a five-match T20I series between May 25 and June 3. The selectors are expected to name the same team for both series, while Liton is the frontrunner to take up the captaincy, subject to his fitness clearance.