Bangladesh hails historic first-ever Test win in 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.

Bangladesh sealed a historic nine-wicket thrashing inside four days in Darwin, marking their first ever Test victory on Australian soil and only second against their formidable opponents.

“This is, I think, the biggest achievement for Bangladesh cricket in Test matches,” former captain Akram Khan said.

“It was something we dreamed of but perhaps none of us expected Bangladesh to dominate and win like this.

“We are extremely happy and proud.”

Akram said the big win was built on a complete team performance rather than individual brilliance.