Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes 3 wickets to have Australia on the ropes at lunch on Day 4 of 1st test

Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes 3 wickets to have Australia on the ropes at lunch on Day 4 of 1st test  Toronto Star

Mehidy Hasan Miraz spins Bangladesh to the brink of a famous victory against Australia in the first cricket test

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.

With Bangladesh 153 runs ahead and the pitch appearing easier for batting, Ponting believes the next phase could reveal plenty about the character and quality of Australia’s batting order.

Tanzid Hasan posted his maiden century in just his second Test to help guide Bangladesh to 351-6 at stumps on Friday and into a commanding position over Australia after two days of the Top End series opener in Darwin.

After bowling Australia out on day one in Darwin, Bangladesh have made them pay by building a big lead on day two.

First Test, day two: Australia 198; Bangladesh 351 for 6 in Darwin Opener hits maiden Test century as tourists build 153-run lead A maiden Test century by Tanzid Hasan has given Bangladesh a 153-run lead against an Australian side that were forced to use eight bowlers in Darwin. In just his second Test match, the 25-