Player SpotlightHasan Mahmud Credits Planning and Patience for Bangladesh’s Darwin Triumph
Player of the Match Hasan Mahmud, who took 6 for 55, says patient bowling and clear plans delivered Bangladesh’s first Test win over Australia.
Bangladesh news
74 SportCricket stories and 50 match previews tagged Bangladesh, published between 16 Apr 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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RankingsWTC 2025-27 Standings Update After Bangladesh’s Win in Darwin
Bangladesh’s victory over Australia in Darwin strengthens their World Test Championship campaign; here is how the table looks and how the match was won.
AnalysisBangladesh Take Just Three Tests to Win in Australia, Faster Than Any Asian Side
Bangladesh’s nine-wicket win in Darwin came in only their third Test in Australia, quicker than Pakistan, India or Sri Lanka managed a first win there.
NewsStarc Overtakes Kapil Dev on Test Wickets List in Bangladesh Match
Mitchell Starc reaches 435 Test wickets, passing Kapil Dev into 11th place, while Hasan Mahmud’s 6 for 55 bowls Australia out for 198.
NewsHasan Mahmud Says Team Effort Drove His Record Haul in Australia
Hasan Mahmud took six wickets as Bangladesh dismissed Australia for 198, and said disciplined partnership bowling and thorough preparation made it possible.
NewsSmith Admits Technology Saved Him as Bangladesh Pacers Run Through Australia
Steve Smith top-scored with 71 after surviving a review for a possible edge off Ebadot Hossain, as Bangladesh’s seamers claimed all 10 Australian wickets.
Team NewsHazlewood and Lyon Return as Australia Name XI for Darwin Test
Pat Cummins confirms Josh Hazlewood replaces Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon is back as Australia pick their side for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.
Team NewsLitton Fit for Darwin Test as Shanto Holds Back Bangladesh XI
Najmul Hossain Shanto confirms Litton Das is fit for the Australia Test, but Bangladesh will wait for a final pitch check before naming their attack.
Team NewsMcDonald Defends Cameron Green’s Test Credentials Before Bangladesh
Australia selector Andrew McDonald says Cameron Green’s numbers lack context and that batting comes first as he vies for the No.5 spot against Bangladesh.
NewsHazlewood Expects Australia to Plan on the Run Against Bangladesh
Josh Hazlewood says unfamiliar conditions and opponents will force Australia’s bowlers to adapt quickly in Darwin, with 300 Test wickets five away.
Team NewsLitton Das Recalled for Bangladesh’s First Test Against Australia in Darwin
Litton Das has recovered from a calf injury and rejoins Bangladesh’s squad for the first Test in Darwin on August 13, though Nahid Rana is out.
NewsTamim Iqbal Hopeful India Will Tour Bangladesh as Board Talks Continue
BCB chief Tamim Iqbal says discussions with the BCCI are positive and a decision on India’s proposed September tour of Bangladesh should come soon.
Team NewsBashar Defends Bangladesh’s Handling of Injured Pacer Nahid Rana
Habibul Bashar says Nahid Rana was within workload limits before a side strain ended his Australia tour, and denies outside pressure on selection.
Team NewsNahid Rana Out of Bangladesh’s Australia Tests With Side Strain
Bangladesh will miss fast bowler Nahid Rana for the Australia Tests, and Litton Das and Shoriful Islam are also doubtful for the Darwin opener.
NewsIndia–Afghanistan T20Is in Delhi Clash With Bangladesh Tour Dates
A planned Afghanistan home series in Delhi overlaps with India’s September tour of Bangladesh, leaving the schedule unconfirmed and travel time tight.
Team NewsMustafizur Rahman Injured, Hundred Debut With Birmingham Phoenix in Doubt
Mustafizur Rahman has a Grade 1 hamstring tear and a minor knee issue, needing at least four weeks to recover and putting his Hundred debut in doubt.
Team NewsCummins, Hazlewood and Lyon Return as Australia Pick 13-Man Squad for Bangladesh Tests
Australia have named a 13-player Test squad for Bangladesh, with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon back from injury and Usman Khawaja retired.
Team NewsNahid Rana Out of Zimbabwe T20I Decider, Australia Tests in Doubt
Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana will miss the third T20I against Zimbabwe with a side strain, and his place on the Australia Test tour is under a cloud.
NewsBCB Holds Back Media Rights Papers While Awaiting India Tour
The Bangladesh board is hopeful India will tour in September and is delaying formal broadcast documents to attract stronger bids for its media rights.
Team NewsLitton Das Out of Zimbabwe ODIs With Hamstring Injury; Emon Called Up
Bangladesh have lost Litton Das for the rest of the Zimbabwe ODI series with a hamstring problem, and left-handed opener Parvez Hossain Emon replaces him.
Team NewsZimbabwe Name T20I Squad for Bangladesh, With Newman Nyamhuri Called Up
Zimbabwe have named a 15-man T20I squad for the Bangladesh series in Bulawayo, with a first call-up for Newman Nyamhuri and a return for Milton Shumba.
AnalysisAshraful Blames Extra Bounce and Big Boundaries for Bangladesh’s Zimbabwe Struggles
Mohammad Ashraful says extra bounce, tall quicks and larger boundaries have unsettled Bangladesh’s batters in Zimbabwe, but expects a recovery in the ODIs.
NewsBCB Ready to Strengthen Security for India’s Postponed Bangladesh Tour
BCB security chief Sayeed Ibrahim Ahmed says extra measures will be taken if needed for India’s rescheduled tour, though talks with the BCCI have yet to start.
NewsNahid Rana Takes Record 6 for 21 but Says Bangladesh’s Batting Let Them Down
Nahid Rana’s 6 for 21 is the best ODI return by a Bangladeshi, yet Zimbabwe won the first ODI as Bangladesh were bowled out for 116 chasing 142.