Bangladesh's long-awaited return to Test cricket in Australia got off to a disappointing start as they suffered an innings-and-38-run defeat to a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin.
Bangladesh endured a difficult second day of their three-day tour match against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin, finishing on 19 for 2 in their second innings after conceding a 92-run first-innings lead.
Before Bangladesh embark on their first Test tour of Australia in 23 years, former head coach Dav Whatmore believes the experience could become another milestone in the team's cricketing journey, much like it was for the side he guided in 2003.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes facing Bangladesh in the upcoming two-Test series will provide a refreshing challenge, admitting there are plenty of unknowns due to the limited number of meetings between the two sides in Test cricket.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz credited a patient approach and smart shot selection after scoring an unbeaten century on the opening day of Bangladesh's three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin ahead of the two-Test series.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck an unbeaten century before Bangladesh's pace bowlers made early inroads to put the tourists firmly on top at stumps on the opening day of the three-day practice match against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin on Thursday.
Bangladesh opener Litton Das completed a full training session without any discomfort at Darwin's DXC Arena on Wednesday, boosting hopes of his return ahead of the Test series against Australia.
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is on the verge of breaking into the top 10 all-time wicket-takers in Test cricket as he prepares for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh.
Australia have suffered another injury setback ahead of the two-Test series against Bangladesh, with fast bowler Michael Neser ruled out after sustaining a right calf injury during training in Brisbane.
Twenty-three years after Bangladesh's first Test series in Australia, former opener Hannan Sarkar has backed the current team to produce a stronger showing.
Australia's preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh suffered an early setback after wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis sustained a back spasm during the opening day of the squad's training camp in Brisbane.
Bangladesh's preparations for the upcoming two-Test series against Australia have been disrupted by injuries, with fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam both set to miss the opening Test in Darwin.