Australian captain Pat Cummins said it is clear the nation’s malfunctioning top order is not performing as required after a debacle in Darwin resulted in an unprecedented loss to Bangladesh and drove calls for change from former greats.
Selectors must ‘bite the bullet’ after the ‘biggest Test upset in Australia ever’. It’s not just the batters — First Test Talking Points
Australia has suffered a historic loss on home when thrashed by Bangladesh in Darwin by nine wickets in the First Test.
Australia humiliated as Bangladesh make history with crushing Test victory
Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first time
Cameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeat
Bangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green.
The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to secure their first Test win on Australian soil.
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Most of Australia’s XI failed as Pat Cummins’ side kicked off a blockbuster year ahead of Test cricket with a shock loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin.
Aussies embarrassed as minnows make Test history despite much-needed Green ton
Cameron Green made them fight for it with a drought-breaking century, but Bangladesh ultimately romped to a historic maiden victory in Australia in the first Test in Darwin.
Aussies’ clinging on for dear life as another Darwin dirty day puts minnows on brink of history
Australia’s hopes of a miraculous escape act are hanging by a thread as Bangladesh produced a third straight day of brilliance in the first Test in Darwin.
Aussie selectors’ nightmare; Marnus ‘of old’ returns… but big question remains: Talking Points
Jake Weatherald’s homecoming to Darwin has proven anything but a triumph, while Australia faces a massive challenge to avoid an embarrassing loss to Bangladesh after another testing day at Marrara Oval.
‘You can’t do that!’: Smith’s bizarre Test moment leaves greats stunned
Bangladesh were sure they had their man, but Steve Smith reviewed instantly and survives.
Australia on brink of historic defeat to Bangladesh as batting woes resurface
First Test, day three: Australia 198 and 161-4; Bangladesh 426
Cameron Green rides luck to remain unbeaten on 43 at stumps
Australia will have to dig themselves out of a huge hole without their best batsman Steve Smith after Bangladesh kept their foot on the hosts’ throat in pursuit of an upset Test win in Darwin.
Under-pressure all-rounder Cameron Green, who was bailed out by a stroke of luck, was looking composed on an unbeaten 43 at stumps on day three, along with wicketkeeper Alex Carey (19 no), as Australia reached 161 for 4 in their second innings.
Continue reading...‘There is rust’: Biggest question in Aussies’ Darwin crisis as hosts face ‘miracle’ scenario — Talking Points
Bangladesh has furthered the pressure on Australia in the Top End Test in Darwin with a superb batting display and will seek to complete a massive upset over world’s top ranked Test team over the next three days in the Northern Territory capital.
Aussies face huge comeback challenge as rookie opener’s ton stuns before Smith’s historic feat
Australia’s batters have a massive rescue mission ahead of them as their Bangladesh counterparts dominated on a historic day two of the first Test in Darwin.
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Continue reading...Australia bowlers toil as Tanzid Hasan ton puts Bangladesh in command of first Test
First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in Darwin
Opener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run lead
A maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lead against an Australian side that were forced to use eight bowlers in Darwin.
In just his second Test match, the 25-year-old left-hander’s brilliant 101 put the Tigers in position to push for what would be their greatest win in long-form cricket.
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Australia’s torrid start to the first Test against Bangladesh continued to begin the second day in Darwin, with the unfancied tourists powering towards a big first innings lead.
Ex-Ashes villain embroiled in Pakistan tour-match umpiring farce … that left Poms furious
An England Test hopeful has had his preparation for the upcoming series against Pakistan derailed in controversial fashion, after a string of dubious umpiring decisions during the first day of a warm-up match.