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.
Continue reading...‘Swear at myself a lot’: Under-fire Aussie’s hilarious explanation for bizarre move
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.
Fan’s priceless Steve Smith sledge goes viral as bizarre moment baffles commentators
A Northern Territory cricket fan has become an overnight viral sensation over a mid-match sledge aimed at Aussie superstar Steve Smith.
Aussie star ‘sorry for pain caused’ by teammate affair as CA forced into selection ‘guardrails’
Australian cricket star Ash Gardner has broken her silence about the affair with teammate Georgia Voll as Cricket Australia said “additional guardrails” would be put in place around team selection following the scandal.
Steve Smith plays lone hand as Australia humbled by Bangladesh’s Mahmud
First Test, day one: Australia 198; Bangladesh 96 for 1 in Darwin
No 4 batter hits 71 as Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets for tourists
Steve Smith has played a lone hand as Bangladesh exposed Australia’s batting frailties on day one of the first Test in Darwin, before taking on their bowlers with class.
Bangladesh pace bowler Hasan Mahmud starred with 6 for 55 as Australia were bundled out for 198 in 53 overs at Marrara Stadium. It was the 26-year-old’s best Test figures in an innings.
Continue reading...‘Done it to ourselves’: Australia’s horror start to 12-month blitz… and who’s most at fault — Bangladesh First Test Day 1 Talking Points
If Australia was hoping to ease into a taxing 12 months of Test cricket with a warm-up against Bangladesh, it took one session at the crease to demonstrate that nothing will necessarily be simple in the year to come.
‘Bat like a five!’: Aussies’ flawed Green plan exposed as ‘nothing shot’ piles on fresh pressure
Former great Kerry O’Keeffe has questioned key Australian figures after a public push for Cameron Green to be more aggressive with the bat backfired spectacularly.