Mehidy Hasan Miraz described Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin as a defining moment for the team, saying the result reflected the character and belief they had shown throughout the Test.
Bangladesh produced one of the finest Test performances in their history, completing a stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin to secure their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
Bangladesh finished the third day of the Darwin Test in a strong position, with Australia still 67 runs behind and six wickets in hand. With two days remaining, Bangladesh’s immediate target is to break through the Australian middle and lower order quickly and put themselves in a commanding position.
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test before Australia fought back late on day three, leaving the hosts 161/4 at stumps after being set a daunting first-innings deficit of 228.
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 Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed a major leadership reshuffle, announcing that T20I skipper Litton Das will take over as Bangladesh's One-Day International captain, replacing Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Nahid Rana produced a sensational fast-bowling spell to claim a career-best 6 for 21 as Bangladesh bundled Zimbabwe out for just 141 in 36.4 overs after opting to field first in the opening ODI at Harare Sports Club.
Bangladesh will be desperate to put their humiliating Test defeat behind them when they face Zimbabwe in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Harare on Monday.
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz was taken to hospital for observation after suffering a head injury during the second ODI against Australia in Dhaka on Thursday.
Bangladesh want to seize a rare opportunity against a depleted Australia, captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz said on Monday on the eve of a three-match ODI series.
The player draft for the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) began on Monday, with several Bangladeshi cricketers attracting interest from franchises.