Australia make just one change after Darwin debacle Opener Matt Renshaw is the only change to the Australia XI to take on Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, with the pitch expected to assist the quicks. AAP · Aug 21
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
'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative. AAP · Aug 16
'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
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
'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first. AAP · Aug 15
"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
'My job': Hazlewood joins 300-club with six-for Josh Hazlewood proved he has lost none of his vim, with his 6-89 making the paceman the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets. AAP · 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 stunned as Bangladesh batters take charge Bangladesh are in prime position to push for a shock win over Australia after Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century put the visitors in control of the first Test. AAP · Aug 14
Australia vs Bangladesh Cricket: Hasan Mahmud takes 6 wickets in first innings Bangladesh's pacers outperformed Australia's renowned "Big Four" on day one. Hasan Mahmud took a career-best six wickets, dismissing the hosts for 198. Bangladesh responded well, finishing the day at 96 for one. Steve Smith was the top scorer for Australia with 71 runs. The visitors reduced the first-innings deficit to… The Economic Times · 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 Absence has made Cummins fonder of longer Test career Leading into the Bangladesh Test match, Pat Cummins says he feels reinvigorated by a lengthy break and inspired by Mitchell Starc to extend his career further.
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.
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 Guardian - UK · Aug 7 Dazn buys Australia series rights as platforms jostle over England white-ball tour Dazn has bought the UK rights for Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh in a landmark deal for the streaming platform
The Guardian - AU · Aug 5 Cathy Freeman leads trio of women at top of list of Australia’s most admired sportspeople Cathy Freeman, Ash Barty and Sam Kerr have been identified as the sporting figures admired most by Australians according to a new poll
AAP · Aug 5 Neser injures calf as Australia reveal India plans Australia fast bowler Michael Neser's calf injury has the veteran targeting a return for the South Africa tour.
AAP · Jul 21 Australia keep faith in opening bat, recall big guns Australia's selectors have kept the faith in opener Jake Weatherald and recalled a trio of big guns for the looming two-Test series against Bangladesh.
AAP · Jun 4 CRIK:Cummins keen to play entirety of 'unprecedented' run Australia will play up to 21 Test matches in their busiest period on record and a fit-and-firing Pat Cummins is hopeful he won't have to rest from any of them.
AAP · Jun 4 Cummins keen to play entirety of 'unprecedented' run Australia will play up to 21 Test matches in their busiest period on record and a fit-and-firing Pat Cummins is hopeful he won't have to rest from any of them.