BANGLADESH HAVE taken a firm grip on the first Test against Australia in Darwin, producing a disciplined all-round performance to leave the hosts in serious trouble after three days.
The match marks Australia’s return to Test cricket after an eight-month absence and comes at the start of a demanding schedule of as many as 21 Tests in the next 12 months. But their comeback has been anything but comfortable, with Bangladesh making the most of their opportunities in the sweltering conditions at Marrara Oval.
Australia were dismissed for just 198 on the opening day after choosing ...
