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When Hannan Sarkar of Bangladesh stood his ground at Cairns, Australia

Hannan Sarkar was among the very few, who stood their ground, defied their overwhelming opposition to earn some semblance of respect down under in 2003.
19 September 2015, 07:49 AM

Australia to 'bore' their way to victory in Bangladesh, says Smith

Australia must stifle their attacking instincts in the subcontinent and "bore" batsmen into giving up their wickets, captain Steven Smith has said.
19 September 2015, 05:11 AM

Rafique’s finest hour at Fatullah

Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker against Australia in Tests only played two of the four matches, but Mohammad Rafique made the most of the opportunities he got.
17 September 2015, 06:39 AM

The outback will never be the same again without Holden

Aussie legend no more - Holden on its last steps.
16 September 2015, 18:48 PM

Tigers can take heart from Fatullah

Bangladesh cricket team can take heart from the Fatullah Test match against the mighty Aussies ten years ago when they nearly won the match.
16 September 2015, 08:58 AM

Australia launches first air strikes inside Syria

The Australian government has confirmed it has launched its first air strikes inside Syria against targets of the so-called Islamic State (IS).
16 September 2015, 06:51 AM

Streak keen on developing winning culture

Bangladesh A coach Heath Streak has termed the five-match tour of India as an 'important step' ahead of the two-match Test series at home against Australia, starting October 9.
15 September 2015, 15:35 PM

Technology doesn't make school pupils smarter: study

Computers do not noticeably improve school pupils' academic results and can even hamper performance.
15 September 2015, 08:17 AM

Australia swears in new Prime Minister Turnbull

Multi-millionaire former banker Malcolm Turnbull is sworn in as prime minister of Australia on Tuesday, just hours after masterminding a coup against conservative leader Tony Abbott, and pledging a new style of leadership.
15 September 2015, 06:14 AM

Mushfiqur relishing 'biggest chance' to beat Australia

Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh's Test captain, says that the upcoming two-Test series will be his side's best chance to beat Australia. Mushfiqur drew comparisons between the current team and the one that pushed Australia more than nine years ago in Fatullah.
14 September 2015, 15:23 PM

Australia PM Tony Abbott ousted by Malcolm Turnbull

Australia is to have a new prime minister following Tony Abbott’s defeat to Malcolm Turnbull in a hastily-arranged Liberal leadership vote.
14 September 2015, 13:16 PM

Uncapped Fekete, Bancroft in Test squad

Andrew Fekete and Cameron Bancroft are the two uncapped members of the 15-man Test squad announced for Bangladesh tour in October.
14 September 2015, 07:07 AM

Rallies in Europe as migrants arrive

Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a "day of action" in several European cities - and in Australia - in support of refugees and migrants.
13 September 2015, 04:17 AM

Maxwell criticises boundary-catch law change

Glenn Maxwell says he is not a fan of the law change that permitted him to pull off one of the most brilliant outfield catches of the year.
12 September 2015, 10:57 AM

David Warner of Australia ruled out of Bangladesh tour

Australia opener David Warner has been ruled out of the tour of Bangladesh in October because of the broken thumb.
11 September 2015, 10:52 AM

Brad Haddin: Australia wicketkeeper retires from Tests

Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has retired from Test cricket.
9 September 2015, 07:22 AM

Modi’s foreign trips cost Rs 37 crore in 1st year

Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s foreign trips cost the exchequer over Rs 37 crore with his Australia trip grossing as the most expensive one.
7 September 2015, 06:45 AM

Shane Watson retires from Test cricket

Shane Watson's endlessly enigmatic Test career for Australia is over.
6 September 2015, 13:05 PM

I killed my dogs and ate them: Johnny Depp

Actor Johnny Depp jokes about killing his dogs and eating them during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival.
5 September 2015, 15:18 PM

Selfie madness: too many dying to get the picture

The rise of selfie photography in some of the world's most beautiful, and dangerous, places is sparking a range of interventions aimed at combating risk-taking that has resulted in a string of gruesome deaths worldwide.
5 September 2015, 06:42 AM