Bangladesh skipper sets his sights on 2-0 Test sweep After their greatest Test win and a call from their prime minister, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has turned to beating Australia again in Mackay. AAP · Aug 17
Bangladesh expose the cracks in Australia’s ageing Test machine Australia suffered a humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. This defeat has accelerated calls for regeneration of the ageing Test team. Opener Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne are reportedly in the firing line. Former captain Ricky Ponting believes tough decisions are now necessary for the squad. Selectors may look… The Economic Times · Aug 17
'Not quite functioning': Australia batters face axe Australia captain Pat Cummins says the top order's lack of runs has become 'a bit of a trend' in the wake of a stunning Test loss to Bangladesh AAP · Aug 16
'Bangladesh outplayed us in all department': Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Test in Darwin on Sunday. The Economic Times · Aug 16
Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st test Bangladesh achieved a remarkable nine-wicket win against Australia in Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, restricting Australia's lead significantly. Cameron Green scored a century, setting a modest target for Bangladesh. Bangladesh chased the target with ease, securing their first win on Australian soil. The Economic Times · Aug 16
Mitchell Starc, Mehidy Hasan Miraz clash: What happened during Darwin Test moment? Check viral video here Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a tense exchange during a Test match. Miraz ran through the protected pitch area, drawing an umpire's warning. Starc then verbally warned the Bangladesh batter about the pitch rules. Ricky Ponting suggested Miraz's action was not intentional. Bangladesh finished day two in a… The Economic Times · Aug 16
Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century. AAP · Aug 16
Bangladesh beat Australia by nine wickets on day four of first men’s Test – as it happened The comprehensive victory in Darwin was the first Test win for Bangladesh on Australian soil The Guardian - AU · Aug 16
"Win is definitely on our mind": Australia's Hazlewood defiant despite all odds vs Bangladesh at Darwin Australia trails Bangladesh by sixty-seven runs after day three of the first Test match. Josh Hazlewood believes a win remains possible if the pitch offers variable bounce. Bangladesh's bowlers made crucial inroads into Australia's top order on Saturday. Cameron Green and Alex Carey held firm to keep Australia in the… The Economic Times · Aug 15
Green, Carey keys to Aussies passing Bangladesh Test Australian allrounder Cameron Green prospered from a slice of luck to remain key to a rearguard fightback as Bangladesh stayed in charge of the first Test. AAP · Aug 15
Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day three – as it happened Australia are on the ropes as they trail Bangladesh by 67 runs with six wickets in hand at Marrara Cricket Ground The Guardian - AU · Aug 15
Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea. AAP · Aug 14
'No excuses': Groundhog Day for Australia's top order Steve Smith insists there are ways to thwart good bowling in tough conditions and has encouraged the underperforming Australian top order to work it out. AAP · Aug 13
Australia endure horror opening day against Bangladesh in first Test since Ashes triumph Bangladesh dominated the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin The Independent UK · Aug 13
AAP · Aug 13 Bangladesh on top as Australia's batters fail again Bangladesh have dominated with ball and bat as six-wicket hero Hasan Mahmud helped roll Australia for 198 before the visitors reached 1-96 at stumps on day one.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Australia v Bangladesh: first men’s Test, day one – as it happened Australia’s fragile batting lineup was exposed as Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud claimed six wickets on the opening day in Darwin
AAP · Aug 12 Warm-up whipping won't faze Bangladesh in Test: skipper Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto says the side's recent ODI series win over Australia is just one reason why they will not be pushovers in Darwin.
AAP · Aug 12 Heat on Green as Australia name first Test side Australia want Cameron Green to back himself at No.5 as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis deal with missing selection for the first Test against Bangladesh.
AAP · Aug 11 Australia embrace 'unknowns' on Darwin's split-pitch Darwin will host its first Test in 22 years and Australia allrounder Beau Webster says the players will soon work out how to adapt to the rare split-pitch.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a ‘long winter’ of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 months
The Times of India · Aug 11 World’s longest national road in Australia is 14,500 km long and forms a giant loop around the continent, crossing deserts, rainforests and major cities Australia has the world's longest national highway, which is a marvelous engineering example known simply as ‘Highway 1.’ Spanning approximately 14,500 kilometres, this massive highway covers around the entire mainland continent like a belt, acting as an important transport base that connects every state capital city from Sydney to Perth…
AAP · Aug 10 'Put on a show': Darwin-born Weatherald faces big Test Jake Weatherald has made the most of a county cricket stint to find form and belief in his methods as he readies to play Test cricket in the city of his birth.
AAP · Aug 8 Unheralded quick takes eight-for to rout Bangladesh Bangladesh have collapsed to be all out for 54 as Cricket Australia XI paceman Campbell Thompson took 8-25 to secure a huge win for the hosts in Darwin.
AAP · Aug 7 Fair marks 20 years as crowds show up for authentic art The 20th year of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair features an exhibition marking 40 years of Merrepen Arts, an NT arts centre recovering from record floods.
AAP · Aug 5 Gas giant charged with under-reporting toxic emissions An environment protection watchdog is prosecuting a gas giant after it significantly under-reported levels of toxic emissions from an LNG plant.