Bangladesh takes control on day one against Australia in Test series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

During the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia was bowled out for 198 after winning the toss and electing to bat. Steve Smith scored 71, the only Australian to surpass 25 runs. Bangladesh ended the day at 96 for one, trailing by 102 runs. Ricky Ponting criticized the selectors for not introducing younger players, calling for opportunities for Campbell Kellaway and Ollie Peake. He expressed concern over Australia's traditional strategies amid a packed schedule of 21 Tests over the next year, including a historic tour to South Africa.
- •Australia scored 198 and was bowled out
- •Steve Smith top-scored with 71 runs
- •Bangladesh reached 96 for one at stumps
- •Ricky Ponting calls for younger players' inclusion
- •Australia's next matches include a tour to South Africa
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'Stick with what they know': Ricky Ponting blasts Australia selectors after horror day against Bangladesh
"Australia are beginning a 12-month period where they'll play 21 Tests, ending with next summer's Ashes. During this period, they will also tour South Africa for the first time since the 2018 "sandpapergate" scandal, host New Zealand for four Tests and travel to India for a five-Test series.
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