How Bangladesh beat lure of white-ball riches to save its Tests
Bangladesh’s pace resources have now become the talk of the cricket town. They had shown their potential in demolishing Pakistan — both at home and away in last two years. The Test win in Darwin is the realisation of the talent and the immaculate process focusing on Test cricket put in place by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
In late 2019, prior to the Darwin Test against Bangladesh, Australia's captain Pat Cummins disclosed in a podcast that some of his colleagues had opted out of a lucrative offer to play two Test matches in Bangladesh in favor of participating in white-ball cricket. The Australian team captain indicated that the team was so eager to play for their country that they were willing to forego substantial earnings, but he also believed that this trend could not persist indefinitely.
This sentiment echoed the transformation of cricket dynamics over the previous decade, which led to Bangladesh making an unconventional decision during that time. Remarkably, the country's efforts culminated in a resounding victory over Cummins' formidable Australian Test unit on home soil. This victory marked a significant milestone as Bangladesh, after forfeiting their T20 World Cup place due to diplomatic reasons, ushered in what could be the most captivating World Test Championship cycle since its inception in 2019.
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