Shanto Calls Bangladesh’s Australia Win Biggest

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test: Bangladesh Win

Bangladesh vs Australia 1st Test:Bangladesh completed a landmark nine-wicket victory over Australia at Marrara Cricket Ground on Sunday, August 16, sealing their first Test win on Australian soil in their third attempt and taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing 57 after Australia were dismissed for 284 in the second innings, Bangladesh reached 57 for 1 in 14.2 overs, with Mominul Haque striking the winning boundary.

India Bangladesh Tour Awaits Government Approval

NEW DELHI, India — India’s proposed men’s cricket tour of Bangladesh is awaiting formal clearance from the Indian government, with the BCCI currently engaged in discussions with the Indian High Commission, according to a BCCI source cited by ANI.

Tanzid Hits Maiden Test Century vs Australia

DARWIN, Australia — Tanzid Hasan produced a landmark innings on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia, scoring his maiden Test century as Bangladesh strengthened their position at Marrara Stadium. Tanzid made 101 from 197 balls, while captain Najmul Hossain Shanto remained unbeaten on 79 at tea as Bangladesh reached 286/3 and moved 88 runs ahead of Australia’s 198.

AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Bangladesh Lead by 153 Runs

DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh strengthened their position in the AUS vs BAN 1st Test on Day 2, reaching 351/6 at stumps after Australia were dismissed for 198 in their first innings at Marrara Stadium. The visitors now lead by 153 runs, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud unbeaten at the close.