Australia Struggles Against Bangladesh in Test Match

The game is being played in Darwin, Australia.

The topic of the game is cricket.

Starc was hurt by the Darwin turf as Tanzid scored a great century on day two.

Mitchell Starc got angry at a Bangladeshi batter, and a star player was born on the difficult Darwin turf.

Here are the quick hits from another tough day for Australia against Bangladesh.

1. Smith dropped a catch.

Steve Smith looked on after trying to catch a ball during the second day of the test match.

The Australian bowlers were having a hard time during the first session of day two.

The Australian bowlers, with Cam Green and Beau Webster, only got one wicket in the first two hours of play.

The ball sometimes went past the Bangladeshi bats, but chances were rare.

It was not a good time for Steve Smith to drop a catch.

But with Tanzid already past 50, Smith dropped a catch.

Tanzid hit a Nathan Lyon ball into Alex Carey's elbow, and a diving Smith could not catch it.

It was not an easy catch, but one Smith will be sad to have missed.

Tanzid was given a second chance on 62.

2. Tanzid Hasan's first Test century.

There were questions about Bangladesh's opening pair before this series.

Tanzid Hasan, a 25-year-old opener, is playing his second test match.

Tanzid was calm and composed against the strong Australian attack.

Tanzid completed his first test century on day two.

He already had a century in a one-day game and five centuries in first-class games.

He was nervous when he was on 90.

Pat Cummins hit Tanzid on the arm with a fast ball.

Tanzid almost hit the ball to a fielder when he was on 96.

He reached 99 with a good shot and celebrated his century with a push down the ground.

3. The Darwin turf hurt the Australians.

Starc got tangled in the turf while catching a ball.

Tanzid could not turn his century into a big score and was caught by Lyon.

But Starc was hurt when he slid to catch the ball.

Starc got up, looking uncomfortable, and the replays showed the Darwin turf was to blame.

Starc's knee got caught in the grass, and dirt flew up.

Starc was tangled up by the Darwin turf.

Thankfully, Starc seemed to recover well.

The outfield might get worse over the next three days, and both teams should be careful.

4. Steve Smith's three slip catches.

Australia needed something to happen to stop Bangladesh's momentum.

The new ball helped Australia, and Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Starc, and Pat Cummins got wickets.

All three wickets were caught by Steve Smith at second slip, making up for his earlier drop.

Those catches put Smith equal with Joe Root for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in test cricket.

Australia's fast bowlers are very good, and Smith helps them with his fielding.

5. 'Get off the wicket!'

Tempers flared late in the day in Darwin.

The Australian bowlers were getting tired, and their frustration showed late in the evening session.

Starc was bowling to Mehidy, who was set and wanted to finish the day.

Mehidy ran to get a single and almost collided with Starc.

Starc was not happy.

'It's my follow-through, not yours. Get off the wicket,' Starc said.

Mehidy said 'I didn't see!' during the next over.

Mehidy should not take it personally.

The Australians' frustration was their own fault.

6. You call that a knife?

Nathan Lyon used a knife to clean his spikes.

It's annoying when dirt gets stuck in your cleats or spikes.

Nathan Lyon had this problem during the second session.

He was warming up and stretching on the boundary.

What can you do when you're in the middle of a test match?

You can ask someone in the kitchen for a spare knife.

The knife might get dirty with outfield dirt.

A local might joke about Lyon's choice of knife.

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Australia Struggles Against Bangladesh in Test Match

The game is being played in Darwin, Australia.

The topic of the game is cricket.

Starc was hurt by the Darwin turf as Tanzid scored a great century on day two.

Mitchell Starc got angry at a Bangladeshi batter, and a star player was born on the difficult Darwin turf.

Here are the quick hits from another tough day for Australia against Bangladesh.

1. Smith dropped a catch.

Steve Smith looked on after trying to catch a ball during the second day of the test match.

The Australian bowlers were having a hard time during the first session of day two.

The Australian bowlers, with Cam Green and Beau Webster, only got one wicket in the first two hours of play.

The ball sometimes went past the Bangladeshi bats, but chances were rare.

It was not a good time for Steve Smith to drop a catch.

But with Tanzid already past 50, Smith dropped a catch.

Tanzid hit a Nathan Lyon ball into Alex Carey's elbow, and a diving Smith could not catch it.

It was not an easy catch, but one Smith will be sad to have missed.

Tanzid was given a second chance on 62.

2. Tanzid Hasan's first Test century.

There were questions about Bangladesh's opening pair before this series.

Tanzid Hasan, a 25-year-old opener, is playing his second test match.

Tanzid was calm and composed against the strong Australian attack.

Tanzid completed his first test century on day two.

He already had a century in a one-day game and five centuries in first-class games.

He was nervous when he was on 90.

Pat Cummins hit Tanzid on the arm with a fast ball.

Tanzid almost hit the ball to a fielder when he was on 96.

He reached 99 with a good shot and celebrated his century with a push down the ground.

3. The Darwin turf hurt the Australians.

Starc got tangled in the turf while catching a ball.

Tanzid could not turn his century into a big score and was caught by Lyon.

But Starc was hurt when he slid to catch the ball.

Starc got up, looking uncomfortable, and the replays showed the Darwin turf was to blame.

Starc's knee got caught in the grass, and dirt flew up.

Starc was tangled up by the Darwin turf.

Thankfully, Starc seemed to recover well.

The outfield might get worse over the next three days, and both teams should be careful.

4. Steve Smith's three slip catches.

Australia needed something to happen to stop Bangladesh's momentum.

The new ball helped Australia, and Josh Hazlewood, Mitch Starc, and Pat Cummins got wickets.

All three wickets were caught by Steve Smith at second slip, making up for his earlier drop.

Those catches put Smith equal with Joe Root for the most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in test cricket.

Australia's fast bowlers are very good, and Smith helps them with his fielding.

5. 'Get off the wicket!'

Tempers flared late in the day in Darwin.

The Australian bowlers were getting tired, and their frustration showed late in the evening session.

Starc was bowling to Mehidy, who was set and wanted to finish the day.

Mehidy ran to get a single and almost collided with Starc.

Starc was not happy.

'It's my follow-through, not yours. Get off the wicket,' Starc said.

Mehidy said 'I didn't see!' during the next over.

Mehidy should not take it personally.

The Australians' frustration was their own fault.

6. You call that a knife?

Nathan Lyon used a knife to clean his spikes.

It's annoying when dirt gets stuck in your cleats or spikes.

Nathan Lyon had this problem during the second session.

He was warming up and stretching on the boundary.

What can you do when you're in the middle of a test match?

You can ask someone in the kitchen for a spare knife.

The knife might get dirty with outfield dirt.

A local might joke about Lyon's choice of knife.

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