'A good challenge'

Bangladesh Cricket Board's ad-hoc committee head Tamim Iqbal believes that Australia have sent close to their best possible side for the upcoming series, but remains hopeful the Tigers can rise to the occasion.

"I have seen both teams. They are probably the best possible teams that they could send, maybe one or two players missing. But it will be a good challenge for us," Tamim said on Tuesday at the signing ceremony with famous car brand Chery.

Australia's One Day International and T20 International squads are captained by Mitchell Marsh and feature several big names including Travis Head, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne and Adam Zampa. The T20 squad is further bolstered by the addition of Joel Davies, who won the Big Bash League's Most Valuable Player award last summer, and Aaron Hardie.

Head, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis — all currently featuring in the Indian Premier League — will join the squad for the Bangladesh leg after missing the Pakistan ODIs.

Tamim urged those in charge of the Bangladesh side to prepare accordingly. "I am sure the coaches, captains and selectors are working on it. I am hopeful — let's see," he added.