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Miraz creates history with landmark WTC double in Darwin Test
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has entered the record books in the World Test Championship after becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to complete the double of 100 wickets and 1,000 runs in the competition.
Australia survive innings lost, take leads in Darwin
Australia staged a stubborn fightback on the fourth day of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh, with Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc frustrating the visitors’ hopes of an innings victory after the Tigers had secured a commanding 228-run first-innings lead.
Jannat, Kabita banned after failing gender test, all medals revoked
The Bangladesh Athletics Federation has permanently banned Bangladesh Army athlete Jannat Begum and Bangladesh Navy athlete Kabita Roy from competing in the women's division. Additionally, the federation has decided to revoke all medals and records they have earned in women's events to date, reallocating them to the athletes who finished in the subsequent positions.
Bangladesh eye victory as Australia trail by 67 runs at day three stumps
Bangladesh remained firmly in control of the Darwin Test against Australia as the hosts finished the third day on 167 for four in their second innings, still 67 runs behind the tourists.
Bangladesh take 228-run lead after piling on 426 in Darwin
Bangladesh tightened their grip on the Darwin Test after being bowled out for 426 in their first innings on Saturday (August 15), securing a commanding 228-run lead over Australia.
Starc’s unusual no-ball highlights Australia’s frustration in Darwin Test
Australia’s struggle to regain control of the Darwin Test against Bangladesh continued on Saturday, with fast bowler Mitchell Starc conceding a rare no-ball as the hosts faced mounting pressure from the tourists’ stubborn lower-order resistance.
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.