Smith admits he nicked it but survives review against Bangladesh
Steve Smith survived a tense caught-behind review during Australia’s first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, despite admitting he thought he had edged the ball.
Steve Smith survived a tense caught-behind review during Australia’s first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, despite admitting he thought he had edged the ball.
Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best Test performance in Darwin, taking 6 for 55 as Bangladesh bowled Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test.
Joe Root said Wednesday there would be no curfew in place during his second spell as England Test captain.
Bangladesh finished the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin in a strong position after Hasan Mahmud’s sensational six-wicket haul and a composed reply from the top order.
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of two Tests against India due to injury as selectors named the squad for the home series on Wednesday.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has refused to buy into predictions that the first Test against Bangladesh could be over within three days, insisting that the visitors will provide a strong challenge in Darwin.
Bangladesh are set to face Australia in a Test series after 23 years, with most of their current players having little or no experience of playing Test cricket in Australian conditions.
Bangladesh have received a major boost ahead of the first Test against Australia, with experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das declared 100% fit and likely to feature in the playing XI in Darwin.
Australia on Wednesday opted for Josh Hazlewood ahead of fellow quick Scott Boland for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, while veteran spinner Nathan Lyon returned after a long-term injury.
The Bangladesh-India white-ball series appears increasingly unlikely after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) reportedly confirmed its three-match T20I series against India in September.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team’s upcoming Top End T20 Series in Darwin, Australia.
Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam will miss the first Test against Australia due to a hamstring injury but is expected to join the squad ahead of the second Test, according to a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) source.