Bangladesh fans on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026. [AFP]
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 told AFP.
"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.