Bangladesh is dominating the test match versus Australia. Who would have thought. Then, who would have thought that Bangladesh would defeat Australia in a one day match on 18th May, 2005?

Angshuman Hazra writes at Different Strokes:

For millions of fans in a nation where cricket is the number one sport the past year or so has been like a generous helping of apple pie after the bitter pills swallowed along the learning curve. They are hoping for the best and urging their team on to another step up the ladder. With that kind of history against the top team in cricket world their prayers may not remain unanswered for long… May Fatullah be the next Sophia Gardens, and much more.

This test match could be the most significant step Bangladesh has taken in international cricket. There have been important steps earlier - Bangladesh’s qualification for the World Cup in 1999, the World Cup 1999 match they won against Pakistan, the Test Status, the near win versus Pakistan in a test, the one day international victory over Australia.  Regardless of the result in this test match, Bangladesh are likely to be taken much more seriously post this test match. Bangladesh have already taken a very big leap.

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