‘I’d like to milk my body for Test cricket’: Mitch Starc on his love for longest format
Mitchell Starc secured a 10 wicket haul and 51 runs in the second innings, as Australia crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs in the second Test. The victory, achieved in just two days, ensured a draw in the two-match series. Australia entered the match after a nine-wicket win in the first Test at Darwin. Despite taking 18 wickets on the first day, the hosts were bowled out for 210 in the second day, leaving them 146 ahead.
Bangladeshi paceman Shoriful Islam took 7-48, the best figures by a foreign bowler in an away Test. Australia's captain Pat Cummins contributed 3-10, while Nathan Lyon took 3-25. The team expressed satisfaction with their resilience and performance.
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