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Miraz, Taskin dig in as Bangladesh stretch lead to 219 in Darwin
Bangladesh continued to dominate Australia on the third morning of the Darwin Test, extending their first-innings lead to 219 runs by lunch as Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed mounted a stubborn resistance.
Bangladesh no longer a 'weak' team: Australian media
Against a star-studded and formidable Australia side, not many would have bet on Bangladesh in the Darwin Test. Having just lost the sole Test in Zimbabwe by an innings, and then being bowled out for 54 in the second innings against a third-string Australian side in the warm-up match on their return to Australia after 23 years, Bangladesh were hardly in the spotlight.
Bangladesh to play in ASEAN Cup in place of India
India has withdrawn from the FIFA-organised ASEAN Cup to play against Brazil. Bangladesh has been invited to replace India in the tournament, which will be held in Indonesia. The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is moving towards a positive decision regarding accepting this last-minute invitation.
Tanjid dedicates dream century to parents
Bangladesh have taken control of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, with the second day firmly in their favour. The visitors built a solid resistance with the bat against the Australian bowlers, finishing the day in a strong position, leaving Australia with a challenging target to chase.
Bangladesh dominate day two in Darwin Test with commanding 153 runs lead
Bangladesh remained firmly in control of the Darwin Test after another strong day with the bat, reaching 351 for six at stumps on Friday (August 14) to take a commanding 153-run first-innings lead over Australia.
Bangladesh name 24-member squad for U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey
Bangladesh Hockey Federation has announced a 24-member squad for the U-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey Championship, scheduled to be held in China in September.
Tanzid’s historic century draws praise from Ponting, Gilchrist and Mark Waugh
Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim has earned high praise from three Australian greats after producing a memorable century in only his second Test on Australian soil.
Hamza’s Leicester City up for sale in £200m ownership shake-up
Leicester City, the English club featuring Bangladesh international Hamza Chowdhury, is reportedly on course for another change of ownership, with current owners King Power preparing to sell the club for around £200 million (more than Tk 3,300 crore), according to the BBC.
Tanzid Hasan breaks new ground with historic Darwin hundred
Tanzid Hasan wrote his name into Bangladesh cricket history on Friday (August 14), becoming the first Bangladeshi batter to score a Test century in Australia.
Tigers take historic lead over Australia in Darwin
Bangladesh produced a commanding batting performance in the Darwin Test to move ahead of Australia’s first-innings total of 198, securing only their second-ever first-innings lead against the hosts in Test cricket.