Josh Hazlewood was left frustrated during Australia’s dominant opening day against Bangladesh in the second Test at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay after a mid-pitch collision with Taskin Ahmed prevented him from completing a straightforward caught-and-bowled chance. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the series opener […]

Mitchell Starc produced a sensational opening spell on Saturday, August 22, ripping through Bangladesh’s batting lineup with a remarkable five-wicket haul as Australia bounced back strongly in the second Test in Mackay. Bangladesh were bowled out for just 64 in 34 overs after Starc’s devastating spell left them reeling. Australia entered the Test under immense pressure […]

Australia are under significant pressure after suffering a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test of the series in Darwin. The result was a major setback for the No. 1-ranked Test side, with Bangladesh producing a disciplined performance to secure one of their most memorable victories away from home. With the second Test scheduled in […]

Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that Matthew Renshaw will return to the Test side as an opener for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. However, Australia’s final XI remained under consideration ahead of the match, with the team management assessing whether to field four fast bowlers or retain veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. Renshaw is […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for changes to the Test team following the side’s shocking nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Australia’s batting has come under increasing scrutiny, and the historic loss on home soil has intensified the debate over whether the team needs to begin rebuilding its top order. Ponting believes Australia has […]

The Australian National Cricket Team’s embarrassing defeat in the two-match Test series opener against the Bangladesh National Cricket Team in Darwin could become even more costly. After suffering a shocking nine-wicket defeat in the first Test, Pat Cummins and his team may now face a fine and a deduction of the ICC World Test Championship […]

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was involved in a tense exchange with Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday. The incident occurred after Starc objected to Mehidy running through the protected area of the pitch during his follow-through. The incident took place in the 103rd […]

Australia were bowled out for just 198 on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Steve Smith’s battling half-century preventing the visitors from gaining an even bigger advantage. The former Australia captain top-scored with a patient 71 off 109 deliveries, while the rest of the batting lineup struggled against Bangladesh’s […]

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects plenty of uncertainty when his side takes on Bangladesh in the upcoming two-Test series, admitting the visitors will need to adapt quickly to unfamiliar conditions and an opposition they have not faced regularly in recent years. The series begins in Darwin and forms an important part of Australia’s preparations in […]

Australia have received a major boost ahead of next month’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, with captain Pat Cummins, premier fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon all returning to the national squad after recovering from injuries. Cricket Australia announced a 13-member squad on Tuesday for the series, which begins on August 13 and […]