Australia vs Bangladesh Test series

Nahid Rana ruled out of Test series against Australia

Shoriful Islam and Litton Das will also miss the first Test but could be available for the second after rehabilitation

Bangladesh recall Soumya Sarkar for first Test against Australia

Jaker Ali and Musfik Hasan were also picked, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed returned after being rested for the Zimbabwe Test

Bashar regrets Rana's absence from Australia tour despite being 'extra cautious'

Bangladesh chief selector said Rana's side strain was "unfortunate", and that it's "hard to keep fast bowlers free of injuries"

Shanto: Bangladesh fast bowlers will 'give Australia a tough time'

Shanto also welcomed Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad seeing it as a sign of the "respect" Bangladesh have earned

Litton Das added to Bangladesh Test squad for series against Australia

Batter has recovered from calf injury that sidelined him from Bangladesh's fixtures in July

Mehidy Hasan Miraz century lifts Bangladesh after Corey Rocchiccioli takes six

Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway fell cheaply against Bangladesh's new-ball attack

Hazlewood keeps Boland out of Australia XI for first Test

The home side named the XI that had been expected but Bangladesh will wait until the morning of the match to confirm their team

Long wait over for Bangladesh and Darwin as Australia start their long run

For the home side this is the start of a massive 12 months in Test cricket and they won't want to slip up early on

'Bounce is the key' as Bangladesh look to rebound from 54 all out, says Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto hinted that Bangladesh might field two spinners in Darwin despite the fast and bouncy conditions

Australia bat first in Darwin, Bangladesh play Ebadot and Mahmud

There could be some early movement on offer with the new ball to test the home side's top order

Mahmud's 6 for 55 gives Bangladesh dream start

Hasan Mahmud sent back both openers, while Ebadot Hossain and Taskin Ahmed picked up a wicket each as Australia went to lunch on the first day at a shaky 74 for 4

Smith was ready to walk off before DRS flat line

Bangladesh were convinced Smith had edged behind early in his innings and the batter himself thought so too

Hasan Mahmud’s 6-55 rattles Australia for 198; Bangladesh take control on day 1

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh's pace attack kept Australia's batting under pressure. Bangladesh then reached 96-1 by stumps, reducing the first-innings deficit to 102 runs.

'Couldn’t Have Been On Anyone’s Script': Ravi Ashwin Lauds Bangladesh's Turnaround In 1st Test Vs Australia

'You’re not in Bangladesh now': Starc, Mehidy Hasan clash during Darwin Test - Watch

The incident took place during Starc's 21st over, the 103rd over of Bangladesh's innings. Miraz hit the ball towards point and set off for a single, but while following the ball, appeared to run through the protected area in the middle of the pitch.

Hazlewood makes Australian Test history, joins elite club with 300th wicket

Josh Hazlewood marked a significant chapter in his career by taking his 300th Test wicket, joining an illustrious group of Australian bowlers. This achievement underscores Australia's strength, with four bowlers each having over 300 Test wickets on the field together. This historic moment unfolded during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Hazlewood achieving his impressive 14th five-wicket haul as well.

Bangladesh 6 wickets away from historic win as Australia stumble to 161/4

Bangladesh is on the brink of a remarkable Test win against Australia, needing just sixty-seven runs to secure victory with four wickets still in hand. Hasan Mahmud has played a pivotal role, claiming several key wickets for the team. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has made significant contributions with both bat and ball, putting Australia in a tough position to salvage the match.

Why Bangladesh’s Big Australia Win Is A Blow To India In World Test Championship

How Bangladesh followed Virat Kohli's template to humble Australia in Darwin

What began with Virat Kohli's call for greater investment in Test cricket and India's formidable pace attack became a blueprint for Bangladesh. Mominul Haque transformed the domestic system, backed fast bowlers and changed the country's Test cricket culture. Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul against Australia is now proof that the gamble is paying off.

Time for change? Who are Australia's batting options?

The result of the first Test against Bangladesh could demand a reaction from the selectors

'Gob-smacking shambles': Bangladesh humiliation puts ageing Aussies on notice

Australia were beaten inside four days on Sunday after Bangladesh dominated the first Test. The result was described by Australian media as one of the country's biggest Test defeats, with ninth-ranked Bangladesh outplaying the hosts.

How Bangladesh beat lure of white-ball riches to save its Tests

Bangladesh’s pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan — both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Weatherald dropped, Renshaw called up for second Test against Bangladesh

The opener has paid the price for Australia's poor display in Darwin and is the only change made to the squad

Mitchell Starc makes history! Enters record books to leave Bumrah trailing

Mitchell Starc has clinched his fourth Player of the Series accolade after achieving a remarkable 10-wicket haul. This outstanding performance not only highlights his exceptional skill but also elevates him above Dale Steyn on the all-time wicket-takers leaderboard. Starc has gained these series awards across three nations, alongside notable pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins. Australia is set to embark on a grueling twelve-month stint featuring twenty Test matches.

Shanto wants more SENA Tests after Bangladesh rise to No. 6 in rankings

Bangladesh drew their first series in Australia in 23 years, and rose above No. 9 on the ICC Test rankings for the first time

Starc's Career-Best Home Haul Powers Australia To Series-Leveling Win Over Bangladesh

‘Unacceptable’: Langer slams two-day Tests after Australia rout Bangladesh

Justin Langer, the former Australian opener, has voiced strong concerns about the troubling rise of Test matches ending in just two days. He argues that this phenomenon could jeopardise the sport's integrity and financial viability, attributing it to fundamental weaknesses in batting skills and footwork. Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged the tough conditions and emphasised the importance of gaining more international experience.

Shanto hopes Bangladesh 'do it' in South Africa after Darwin conquest

"I don't want to point finger at anyone in particular but we played poorly as a team," Shanto said after the two-day loss in Mackay

AUS vs BAN Test becomes only 28th two-day Test in 2632-match history

Australia's win created a rare piece of Test cricket history. The Mackay Test was only the 28th Test to finish in two days from the 2632 Tests played so far. In simple terms, only around 1.1% of all Tests have ended within two days. The numbers show how rare such short Tests have been. From 1877 to 1946, 15 of the 275 Tests played during the period finished in two days. There was not a single two-day Test between 1947 and 1999, even though 1,233 Tests were played during those 53 years.

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Cummins on two-day finish: Some good bowling and below-average batting

The Australia captain also said that Labuschagne batted well in the nets but "doesn't mean much" without the runs to show

Steve Smith Surpasses Steve Waugh To Become Australia's Third-Highest Test Run-Scorer With 10,945 Runs

Inglis to rejoin Australia Test squad after finger injury

The wicketkeeper-batter was injured during the ODI series late last month

Swingin' Schutt sets up ODI series sweep for Australia with 4 for 16

With Megan Schutt knocking out the top order, Bangladesh were never really in the contest despite half-centuries from Sharmin Akhter and Shorna Akter