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Mitchell Starc took six wickets.

Aussies’ Starc alignment positive response to defeat

Nothing compares to taking the new ball in a Test match and feeling everything come together.

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It was a surprise that Marnus Labuschagne was not dropped from the Test squad, writes Mitchell Johnson.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Why Marnus should have been axed

I have heard the argument that Australia has lost only one Test and people should not panic. But this is about much more than one loss, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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Bangladesh players celebrate defeating Australia on Day 4 of the First Men's cricket test match between Australia and Bangladesh at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Sunday, August 16, 2026. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP JAMES ROSS

Imagine if the Poms played like Bangladesh down under

A plucky Bangladesh have put the whinging England to shame by providing blueprint for success on Aussie shores.

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Jake Weatherald has been axed.

Aussies axe struggling opener

Australia has swung the axe over one of its struggling batters, but another star short of runs has been given a second chance.

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Offspinner Nathan Lyon took a single wicket in the heavy defeat to Bangladesh. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Poor Test batting not the only issue facing Australia

Australia were outplayed by Bangladesh in Darwin with the bat, ball and in the field but coach Andrew McDonald says it is not time for an emotional response.

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The solution to Australia’s top-order malaise could be found in our domestic competition.

PARKER: Shield is now rocky road to Test selection

The solution to Australia’s top-order malaise could be found in our domestic competition.

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Cameron Green celebrates his century at Darwin in an innings that could transform his fortunes. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

'Extended run': century makes life easier for Green

Cameron Green came into the first Test against Bangladesh with his position under threat but a breakthrough home ton amid defeat has flipped the narrative.

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Bangladesh rolled Australia cheaply in Darwin for a second time to set up a historic first Test win. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia thumped in shock defeat despite Green ton

Bangladesh have secured a historic nine-wicket Test win over Australia in Darwin as the hosts crumbled with the bat again, apart from a Cameron Green century.

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Pat Cummins' decision to bat first against Bangladesh has been backed by a paceman pal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

'Wrong more than right': quick backs Cummins' toss call

Australia's batsmen faced the toughest conditions on the opening day of the first Test but Josh Hazlewood insists captain Pat Cummins was right to bat first.

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Steve Smith of Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz

There’s no excuses for ‘old, flat, sore’ Aussies in Darwin

The Australian attack looked old at times during Bangladesh’s first innings. From the outside, the body language appeared flat and several players looked sore, writes Mitchell Johnson.

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The Aussie cricketer apologised to her ex-wife over the alleged affair scandal. 

Aussie sport star apologises to ex-wife over affair scandal

An Australian cricketer has apologised to her ex-wife just weeks after finding herself at the centre of an alleged affair scandal. 

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Australia women's vice-captain Ash Gardner has thanked Cricket Australia for their support.

'Sorry for the pain': Gardner opens up on affair

Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has broken her silence on her affair with teammate Georgia Voll and thanked Cricket Australia's support of her leadership.

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Travis Head won the Allan Border Medal.

JOHNSON: Cricket Australia flop is disrespectful to legends

This year’s Allan Border Medal night looked more like a function at a local cricket club and Cricket Australia dropping the ball on this is disrespectful to the man it’s named after and the man that won it.

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