Taskin Ahmed

After winning the toss, Australia captain Pat Cummins chose to bowl first, and Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact. The left-arm fast bowler finished with 6/12 after completing the sixth-fastest five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim achieved a historic Test century on Australian soil. Hasan Mahmud delivered a career-best bowling performance, taking six wickets. Australia was dismissed for 198, their lowest Test total against Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed also reached 300 international wickets during the match. Bangladesh secured a significant first-innings lead over the hosts.

Justin Langer, the former Australian opener, has voiced strong concerns about the troubling rise of Test matches ending in just two days. He argues that this phenomenon could jeopardise the sport's integrity and financial viability, attributing it to fundamental weaknesses in batting skills and footwork. Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged the tough conditions and emphasised the importance of gaining more international experience.

During a pause in the Test match, Steve Smith was met with a witty remark from a fan, adding some levity to the situation. Australia had a tough start, dismissed for just 198 runs, while Hasan Mahmud shone with a six-wicket haul, marking his career best. Bangladesh made a strong reply, finishing the day at 96 for one and reducing Australia's lead to 102 runs.

Bangladesh is on the brink of a remarkable Test win against Australia, needing just sixty-seven runs to secure victory with four wickets still in hand. Hasan Mahmud has played a pivotal role, claiming several key wickets for the team. Meanwhile, Mehidy Hasan Miraz has made significant contributions with both bat and ball, putting Australia in a tough position to salvage the match.

Australia's Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh has been confirmed by captain Pat Cummins. With Jake Weatherald set to debut as an opening batsman, seasoned bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc rejoin the pace lineup. Nathan Lyon is also back, prepared to lead the spin department. The opening match kicks off on August 13 in Darwin.

Das had been out of action since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series. However, he was later added to the squad and is now expected to play.

In a remarkable achievement, Mitchell Starc has etched his name in cricket history as the most successful left-arm bowler. He claimed his 434th Test wicket, overtaking Rangana Herath, while equaling Kapil Dev’s tally in fewer matches. Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud proved a formidable challenge, snatching an impressive six wickets and leading his team to bowl Australia out for 198 runs.

What began with Virat Kohli's call for greater investment in Test cricket and India's formidable pace attack became a blueprint for Bangladesh. Mominul Haque transformed the domestic system, backed fast bowlers and changed the country's Test cricket culture. Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul against Australia is now proof that the gamble is paying off.

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best 6-55 as Bangladesh's pace attack kept Australia's batting under pressure. Bangladesh then reached 96-1 by stumps, reducing the first-innings deficit to 102 runs.

Litton Das has rejoined the Bangladesh squad for their upcoming Australia Test series. He recovered from a left calf injury and completed his rehabilitation program successfully. This return provides a significant boost for Bangladesh ahead of their historic Test matches. Litton was also recently appointed as the new ODI captain for the team. Preparations are underway for the two-Test series beginning August 13.

Taskin Ahmed has withdrawn from the Lanka Premier League tournament. He will now focus on preparing for Bangladesh's Test series in Australia. This historic tour marks their first Test matches Down Under since 2003. Taskin prioritized Test match preparation over franchise league commitments. He acknowledged a financial sacrifice for this important national duty.

Zimbabwe secured a twenty-five run victory against Bangladesh in the first ODI match. Nahid Rana's six wickets initially rocked Zimbabwe's batting lineup significantly. Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava then staged a crucial ninth-wicket partnership for Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe's bowlers later destroyed Bangladesh's chase, restricting them to one hundred sixteen runs. This win gives Zimbabwe an early one-nil advantage in the three-match series.

Towhid Hridoy will lead Bangladesh in their upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, stepping in as captain with Litton Das taking leave for the Lanka Premier League. Mosaddek Hossain makes a return to the T20 squad after strong ODI performances against Australia. The series, featuring a 15-member squad, will be played in Bulawayo from July 15-19, following a preceding ODI series.

The International Cricket Council today announced that Taskin Ahmed’s suspension from bowling in international cricket has been upheld, following a review hearing conducted by a Judicial Commissioner.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has appealed to the ICC to revoke the ban on country's pace sensation Taskin Ahmed, who has been barred from bowling in the World T20 due to suspect action.

Taskin Ahmed's exceptional bowling led Bangladesh to a dominant eight-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the first T20I in Sylhet. Restricting the Dutch to 136-8, Bangladesh chased the target swiftly, with Litton Das's unbeaten 54 leading the charge. This win builds Bangladesh's momentum ahead of the T20 Asia Cup, despite the Netherlands missing key players.

Taskin Ahmed expressed his disappointment on Friday, stating that Bangladesh has been adversely affected by the batting-friendly conditions in the World Cup, which have hindered their performance.

Bangladesh hope to have fast bowler Taskin Ahmed back from injury earlier than expected in time for next month's Twenty20 series in the West Indies, a selector told AFP on Wednesday.

The Bangladesh national cricket team departed for Pakistan on Monday to participate in a two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled to commence on August 21 in Rawalpindi. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday revealed the squad for the Pakistan tour, which features a strong pace attack. The team welcomes back Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, and Shakib Al Hasan, who were absent from the previous series.