Darwin, Australia, Aug 16, 2026 (AFP) - Skipper Najmul says win in Australia best Bangladesh result ever

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2026-08-16

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Bangladesh's stunning nine-wicket win over Australia in the first Test in Darwin was the country's best result in history but warned it can't be a one-off. Bangladesh recorded their first-ever Test win on Australian soil Sunday with a comprehensive victory over the world's top-ranked Test team. "This is the biggest win so far for Bangladesh in any format," Najmul said. "Going forward we want to do something spec......

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