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Ponting says it's 'well and truly' time to move on from Labuschagne

Normal service resumed for Australia as their formidable bowling unit hit their marks in the second test against ⁠Bangladesh in Mackay but questions remain over a batting order that continues to misfire at the top.

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Bangladesh staring down innings defeat after Mitchell Starc strikes early again

Shoriful Islam took a career-best 7-48 and Cameron Green hit a valuable 67, as Australia were dismissed for 210 in their first innings on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on Sunday to lead by 146.

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Renshaw to open batting as Australia make one change for Mackay

Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon avoided the axe on Friday with Australia opting for the same attack in the second Test against Bangladesh, while Matt Renshaw comes in at the top of the order.

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Bangladesh coach Simmons expecting Australia to 'come harder' in Mackay

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players that Australia will come at them "harder" in the second Test at Mackay on Saturday after his side's shock win in the opening match.

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'We always find a way to bounce back': Australia wicketkeeper Carey

Only a thumping win will do for Australia in the second test against Bangladesh this week as they look ⁠to ease the embarrassment of their shock nine-wicket loss in Darwin and even up the two-match series.

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Cameron Green credits Shield time for his maiden home Test ton

Australian allrounder Cameron Green said Thursday that going back to basics helped end a century drought at home after bringing up three figures in the first Test against Bangladesh.

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Matt Renshaw replaces dropped Weatherald for second Test in Mackay

Opening batsman Jake Weatherald has been ⁠dropped from Australia's squad for the second test against Bangladesh ‌after a sustained run of poor form ‌and replaced by fellow left-hander ‌Matt Renshaw.

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Australia coach McDonald says Bangladesh loss 'poor' and 'tough to accept'

Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them".

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Ponting and Hayden lead the call for 'regeneration' after Dad's Army Darwin debacle

Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team with opener Jake Weatherald and the inconsistent Marnus Labuschagne in the firing line.

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Is any Australian player safe for the second Test in Mackay?

A home series against Bangladesh may have seemed the perfect chance for Australia to shake off rust and ⁠ease into a huge year of test cricket, but the shambolic defeat to the South Asian side in Darwin has the top-ranked hosts searching for answers to ‌uncomfortable questions about their future.

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Bangladesh's long-term investment in fast bowling now bearing fruit

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the nation's belated focus on pace is ⁠yielding rewards after the South Asian underdogs pulled off a seismic upset of Pat Cummins' top-ranked Australia on Sunday.

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'Outplayed us in all facets': Cummins to mull changes after shock Bangladesh loss

Captain Pat Cummins admitted Australia were outplayed and refused to rule out making changes to the team after a shock nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin on Sunday.

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'Something we dreamed of': Bangladesh savour historic Test win against Australia

Former players and fans hailed Bangladesh's first-ever Test win in Australia on Sunday as the country's biggest achievement in the five-day game, saying it could be a turning point for their cricketing ambitions.

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Bangladesh secure first-ever Test victory in Australia as Green century in vain

A dominant Bangladesh stunned hosts Australia to win the first Test by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday for a historic maiden Test victory on Australian soil.

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Mehidy claims key wicket of Smith as Bangladesh edge towards remarkable victory

Spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took the key wicket of Steve Smith to reduce Australia to 161-4 after the third day of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday and move Bangladesh closer to a historic win.

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Bangladesh extend first innings lead beyond 150 after two days in Darwin

Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday.

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Australia crumble on day one of first test as Bangladesh take advantage

Bangladesh savoured their first taste of test cricket in Australia for 23 years on Thursday as they skittled the world's top-ranked side for less ⁠than 200 and went to stumps in command at 96 for one on the first day of the series-opener in Darwin.

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Australia win toss and choose to bat in Darwin

Australian captain Pat Cummins has chosen to bat first as Bangladesh makes a long-awaited return to play Test cricket in Australia for the first time since 2004.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins urges Cameron Green to assert himself against Bangladesh

Australia captain Pat Cummins has urged Cameron Green to go on the ⁠offensive against Bangladesh's bowlers in the test series as the under-pressure all-rounder looks to bat away doubts about his ‌place in the team.

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Australia's 'summer of cricket' to begin in Darwin three weeks before winter ends

Australia begin a massive year of test cricket in unusual surrounds on Thursday, hosting Bangladesh for the first time since 2003 ⁠in a two-match series in the country's tropical north.

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Cherish them, Australia! This could be the last summer of 'the big four'

Australia's ageing team begin a demanding run of potentially 21 Tests in 12 months when they face Bangladesh this week, with their injury-prone "Big Four" bowling attack reunited once again.

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Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh residence attacked by political opponents

Windows were smashed and petrol bombs hurled at former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib ⁠Al Hasan's residence after he joined ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first public media interaction since her 2024 removal ‌from power, in which she vowed to return in December.

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Bangladesh quick Nahid Rana ruled out of Top End Tests with side strain

Fast bowler Nahid Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series in Australia due to injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Saturday.

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Australia selector Bailey won't rule out Boland appearance despite Hazlewood recall

Australia captain Pat Cummins, fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon have returned ⁠from injury to be included in a 13-man squad for next month's two-test home series against Bangladesh.