India, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, took their biggest stride possible in international cricket on Sunday after hammering Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test of the two-match series. The Bangla Tigers did not put a foot wrong in the entire contest, winning all 11 sessions to seal a famous win for themselves. This was just the team's second Test win in SENA, with their previous one coming in 2022 against New Zealand. After the victory, Bangladesh skipper Shanto boldly declared that this win over Australia is the team's biggest win ever.

Bangladesh's win over Australia has coincided with a rise in fast-bowling stocks in the country. Hasan Mahmud stepped up with the ball in the absence of Nahid Rana, scalpi...