Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

‘That is past’ – Najmul Hossain urges Bangladesh to move on from Australia series

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain wants his team to focus on the upcoming Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi rather than dwell on the recently concluded series against Australia.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:18 PM
‘That is past’ – Najmul Hossain urges Bangladesh to move on from Australia series
Key Things to Know
  • Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain urged his team to move past the Australia series and focus on Afghanistan.
  • Bangladesh tied their recent two-match Test series in Australia 1-1.
  • The one-off Test against Afghanistan is scheduled to begin on October 9 in Abu Dhabi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain has urged his team to move on from their recent tour of Australia and focus on their upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh drew the two-match series in Australia 1-1, winning in Darwin before losing in Mackay. Speaking ahead of the match starting October 9, Hossain emphasized the need to adapt to new conditions against a new opponent.

Hossain confirmed he has recovered from a recent illness, resumed full training, and is fit to lead the side. He assessed the Abu Dhabi pitch as potentially slow but favorable for batting, while calling for Bangladesh to maintain consistency and continue improving in Test cricket.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.