Shoriful has no regrets over missing historic first Test
Shoriful Islam says he has no regrets about missing Bangladesh’s historic first Test win over Australia in Darwin and is now ready to return for the Mackay Test.
Shoriful Islam says he has no regrets about missing Bangladesh’s historic first Test win over Australia in Darwin and is now ready to return for the Mackay Test.
Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin has sparked huge celebrations among cricket fans, with head coach Phil Simmons comparing the nationwide excitement to the celebrations following Argentina’s FIFA World Cup wins.
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim has made a significant leap in the latest ICC Test batting rankings after his memorable century against Australia in Darwin.
Australia dropped struggling opener Jake Weatherald on Tuesday and replaced him in the squad with Matthew Renshaw for the second Test against Bangladesh following a shock home loss.
Tickets for day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay have officially sold out, following Bangladesh’s stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin.
Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin has left South African great AB de Villiers stunned, with the former captain admitting he was “lost for words” after witnessing the Tigers’ remarkable performance.
Australia’s misery could deepen after their shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, with the hosts facing a possible penalty for a slow over-rate.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons believes the team’s historic Test win over Australia in Darwin can be the start of something even bigger. After the nine-wicket victory, Simmons urged his players to enjoy the moment but quickly turned their attention to winning the series.
Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them".
Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.
Bangladesh’s historic victory over Australia in Darwin has not only rewritten their Test history but also dramatically strengthened their position in the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) race.