Australian coach Andrew McDonald has conceded the Test team was poor in Darwin but said that did not mean there will be a change for what is now a must-win match in Mackay in order to square the series against Bangladesh.
‘I can do what I want’: Stump mic reveal Smith’s stoush with rival as ‘ridiculous’ issue remerges — Daily
An exchange between Steve Smith and Litton Das on the third day picked up by Fox Cricket’s stump microphone has become symbolic of Bangladesh’s fearless attitude in their historic nine-wicket Test win in Darwin.
How Australia found themselves on the wrong side of cricket’s most profound upset | Geoff Lemon
Despite overwhelming odds against them, Bangladesh still found a way to win – but their success wasn’t down to any Australian complacency
Sport coverage is powered by hyperbole and recency bias, but the following statement is justifiable: Bangladesh’s defeat of Australia in Darwin is the most profound upset, the greatest revolt against the pre-game odds, in international cricket history. Australia’s win in England in 1882 so shocked locals that they published a cremation-themed obituary, but the same result had already happened four times on the other side of the world. Zimbabwe stunned India in 1998, but that was at least in the underdogs’ home conditions.
India’s bench-depth win at the Gabba in 2021 has a claim, or the new nation of Pakistan winning either in India in 1952 or England in 1954. But in truth, Sunday’s result is now the title holder, not just because of the disparity between the resources and histories of the two teams, not just because of the location, but because of the manufactured rarity of this match-up even taking place. Since Bangladesh’s admission to Test ranks in 2000, Cricket Australia have treated a cricket populace of well over 100 million people with the most blatant condescension.
Continue reading...JL’s latest accolade in final thriller as Aussie WC heroes shine in The Hundred triumph
New Zealand opener Tim Seifert’s blistering innings paved the way for Manchester Super Giants’ five-wicket win over Trent Rockets in the final of the Hundred at Lord’s on Sunday.
‘Not coming back’: Darwin disaster exposes glaring mistake as great delivers verdict on duo’s futures
Former Australian selector Mark Waugh believes it is a “50/50 call” on whether Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne will hold their spots after they failed to fire in Australia’s shock loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin.
‘Better do it quickly’: Cummins’ clear message to flailing Aussie top order as toss call defended
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.
Continue reading...Whipping boy shines as last chance saloon emerges for several Aussies — Player Ratings
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.