Mehidy Hasan and Mitchell Starc clash during ongoing Darwin Test

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Mehidy Hasan and Mitchell Starc clash during ongoing Darwin Test
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During the second day of the first Test in Darwin, Australia’s Mitchell Starc confronted Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz over a running incident in the protected area of the pitch. The altercation occurred during Starc's 21st over, with umpire Kumar Dharmasena warning Miraz for running through the center strip. Miraz claimed he could not see Starc while focusing on the ball. Despite the tension, Bangladesh ended Day 2 in a strong position at 6-351, leading by 153 runs with four wickets remaining. Miraz is currently unbeaten on 32 runs, while Tanzid Hasan scored a century earlier in the innings.

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  • Starc and Miraz had a heated exchange late in Day 2.
  • Bangladesh reached 6-351, leading by 153 runs.
  • Tanzid Hasan scored 101 runs for Bangladesh.
  • Miraz is unbeaten on 32 runs at the close of play.
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The incident took place during Starc's 21st over, the 103rd over of Bangladesh's innings. Miraz hit the ball towards point and set off for a single, but while following the ball, appeared to run through the protected area in the middle of the pitch.

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