Quick hits: A 'peanut' jibe, a Starc record and a brain explosion
Steve Smith called a Bangladesh bowler a "peanut" for making an appeal, but he could probably have labelled a couple of his batting colleagues as such on a dire batting display for Australia. Here are the quick hits from day one of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh.
Day one of the first Test between Australia and Bangladesh yielded some quick hits. Local cricketer Jake Weatherald faced pressure as he struggled to establish himself at the top of the order. Despite his best efforts, he managed only 23 runs off 37 deliveries, adding to a series of sub-50 scores for Australia. Meanwhile, captain Steve Smith faced criticism for his handling of the game.
He called a Bangladesh bowler a "peanut" for making an appeal, and later, he failed to take advantage of his opportunity at the crease, managing just 13 runs before being dismissed. His misfortune was compounded when he narrowly avoided being caught behind on a dubious line-call. The highlight of the day came from Mitchell Starc, who made history by becoming the most lethal left-arm bowler in Test history.
After being named Test player of the year, the 36-year-old secured his 434th wicket, surpassing former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath. His performance added to the growing list of records for Australia.
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