He looks certain to be named in Australia's squad for the World Cup in West Indies and the United States
Rain halts Dhaka Test with Bangladesh on 218-6
Bangladesh had reached 218 for six when rain stopped play on the opening evening of the first test against Australia at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday.
Published : 27 August 2017, 10:11 AM
Updated : 27 August 2017, 10:12 AM
Shakib Al Hasan (84) and Tamim Iqbal (71) were the top scorers for Bangladesh, who won the toss and opted to bat, while Pat Cummins (3-53) was the pick of the Australian bowlers.
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