{
  "id": 1238616,
  "title": "‘Very embarrassing’: Ponting tears apart Australia after Bangladesh shock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/very-embarrassing-ponting-tears-apart-australia-after-bangladesh-shock",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T08:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/very-embarrassing-defeat-ricky-ponting-tears-apart-australia-after-bangladesh-shock/articleshow/133272199.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Bangladesh has secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin. The team, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, chased down a target of 57 to win the series opener on Sunday. This marks Bangladesh's first Test win in Australia and one of the most significant wins in modern cricket.\n\nAccording to Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, this is the biggest win for Bangladesh in any format. The team's quality pace attack, led by Hasan Mahmud who picked up nine wickets in the Test, dominated the match from the opening session. Mahmud, along with Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hussain, formed a formidable pace attack that outshone the Australian team, which included legends like Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.\n\nFormer Australian captains Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have called for significant team alterations following the loss. Hayden suggested adding Sam Konstas and Matt Renshaw to strengthen the lineup. The Australian team was dismissed for 198 in the first innings, and Bangladesh amassed 426 against a full-strength Australian side.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bangladesh record vs Australia in Tests: Has Bangladesh ever won a Test series against the mighty Aussies?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/bangladesh-record-vs-australia-in-tests-has-bangladesh-ever-won-a",
        "published": "2026-08-16T05:35:48.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}