Brian Lara warns Australia after Bangladesh's historic win in Darwin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Australia suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, marking Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil. The result raises concerns about Australia's future squad depth, as several senior players are nearing retirement. Brian Lara pointed to the West Indies' decline in the early 1990s as a cautionary example, emphasizing the need for a phased approach to player transitions. The match adds urgency to discussions on Australia's succession planning among its experienced players, including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
- •Bangladesh secures its first Test win in Australia.
- •Australia's defeat raises questions about squad depth.
- •Brian Lara cites West Indies' decline as a warning.
- •Lara advocates for staggered player retirements.
- •Several Australian seniors are close to retirement.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — 'Happened to the West Indies around 1992': Brian Lara sends warning to Australia after Bangladesh's historic win in Darwin
"With the Aussies finding it hard to get successors for their current squad, former Windies great Brian Lara warns that they might face the same thing West Indies faced in 1992.
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