‘Indecision and flawed judgment’: Australia player ratings after shock Test loss to Bangladesh

August 16, 2026 — 3:34pm

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Wannabe selectors are sharpening their axes after Australia’s stunning and historic Test match loss to Bangladesh in Darwin.

As the cricket world comprehends that nine-wicket win for Bangladesh, we rate the performances of the Australian XI.

Bowled perseverance and skill to claim 6-89 including his 300th Test wicket. Importantly in his first Test in a year he maintained good pace and snap while staying fit to play.

It took a dire match situation and a Top End venue closer in atmosphere to the Sheffield Shield arena he has dominated, but Green finally came good with his first Test hundred in Australia. After a poor first innings exit, he found the right tempo to balance attack and defence, while also playing to his strengths on the drive and pull........

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