Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto admitted his side did not produce their best performance against Australia but said the two-Test series would provide valuable experience as they look to improve in challenging overseas conditions.

Mitchell Starc was at his devastating best as Australia completely outclassed Bangladesh to register a commanding victory in the second Test in Mackay on Sunday.

Australia star batter Steve Smith was warned by the umpires after he appeared to encourage Bangladesh fielders to challenge an unsuccessful LBW appeal on Day 1 of the second Test match.

History books will look to add another chapter of glory when Bangladesh take on Australia in the second Test of the series on Saturday, as the Asian team can complete their first Test series win Down Under.

Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, dethroning Australia opener Travis Head.

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto also said he was proud of the team's performance and credited the players for their hard work and improved mindset towards Test cricket.

Bangladesh played against Australia for the first time in 2003 in Darwin. At the same venue, Bangladesh secured their first win over Australia in 2026.

Australia vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitors dominated to reach 351 for 6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin.

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his team's bowling attack has enough quality to trouble Australia in the upcoming two-Test series, despite the absence of fast bowler Nahid Rana

Bangladesh sealed their first-ever home Test series victory against Pakistan after spinner Taijul Islam claimed a match-winning 6-120 to bowl Pakistan out for 358 while defending a target of 437 on the final day.