Shoriful seeks Starc’s secrets after Mackay heroics

Shoriful Islam may have left Mackay with a career-defining seven-wicket haul, but the Bangladesh pacer was more interested in learning from one of the world’s finest left-arm quicks.

Broad: Bangladesh could have bowled Australia out for 60 if they won the toss

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has questioned the nature of the Great Barrier Reef Arena pitch after Australia completed a two-day victory over Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay.

Alex Carey wants more Test series against Bangladesh

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey hopes Bangladesh will become a more regular Test opponent after their closely fought series in Australia.

Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia as they get back to winning ways

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.

Bangladesh eye more Australia Tests to hit next level

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Sunday his team had taken a lot of confidence from their two-Test series in Australia and were keen to return as they aim for more consistency.

Starc heroics see Australia thrash Bangladesh in second Test

An irrepressible Mitchell Starc bagged four wickets and 10 for the match as he ripped through the Bangladesh batting to ensure a commanding innings and 51-run second Test victory for Australia inside two days on Sunday.

Shoriful confident Bangladesh can bounce back despite first-day collapse

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam remains confident that the Tigers can recover in the second innings despite being bowled out for just 64 on the opening day of the second Test against Australia in Mackay.

Shoriful’s six-for puts Australia in trouble despite lead

Shoriful Islam made a stunning return to Test cricket, claiming a career-best six-wicket haul to keep Bangladesh in the contest despite Australia taking a commanding 101-run first-innings lead on the opening day of the second Test in Mackay.

Shanto calls Bangladesh’s bowling depth a ‘luxury’ ahead of Mackay Test

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described the team’s bowling depth as a “luxury” ahead of the second Test against Australia in Mackay, with the Tigers weighing whether to retain the winning combination from Darwin or bring left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam into the XI.

Australia announce XI for second Test against Bangladesh

Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, with Matthew Renshaw returning to the top order as the hosts look to level the two-match series.

Simmons reluctant to change winning XI despite Shoriful’s return

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons is reluctant to change the XI that produced a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin, despite the return of left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam ahead of the second Test in Mackay.

Australia's Green says back to basics helped end century drought

Australian allrounder Cameron Green said Thursday that going back to basics helped end a century drought at home after bringing up three figures in the first Test against Bangladesh.