‘Un-Australian’: Steve Smith drops sitter as Bangladesh take lead past 200

Steve Smith dropped the simplest of outfield catches as Australia failed to bowl out Bangladesh before lunch on day three of the first Test, with the visitors stretching their lead to an enormous 219.

Steve Smith dropped the simplest of outfield catches as Australia failed to bowl out Bangladesh before lunch on day three of the first Test, with the visitors stretching their lead to an enormous 219.

Australian pacers brought their side back into the match by taking three quick wickets in the post-tea session, but Bangladesh remained in a dominant position as their lead crossed 100 runs on the second day of the opening Test in Darwin on Friday.

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