The Australia National Cricket Team has found itself under growing pressure as Mitchell Starc and the Bangladesh National Cricket Team all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz were involved in an on-field confrontation on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test in Darwin.
Tension erupted between Starc and Miraz during the Australia fast bowler’s 21st over of Bangladesh’s first innings at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. Earlier, Steve Smith created a world record as Mitchell Starc went past Kapil Dev during the 1st AUS vs BAN Test.
Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz involved in heated exchange
Mitchell Starc bowled a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz calmly guided it towards short third man. The Bangladesh all-rounder quickly completed a single and continued moving down the pitch at the Marrara Cricket Ground.
Starc was not happy with Miraz walking on the wicket. The Australian fast bowler was heard telling Miraz to “get off the pitch” and “that was not your area,” and this led to a brief exchange between the two players.
The situation could have turned more heated, but umpire Kumar Dharmasena immediately stepped in to calm things down. The players were separated, and the tension soon settled.
HEATED MOMENT BETWEEN STARC AND MEHIDY!🚨🚨🚨
Frustration continues to mount for the 37-year-oldies as Bangladesh’s tailenders keep frustrating the bowling attack and sneaking crucial extra runs pic.twitter.com/ArJiAtYmw1— Hi Cricket (@Umang875978) August 14, 2026
Things are getting heated on day 2! 😮💨
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— CODE Cricket (@codecricketau) August 14, 2026
This incident highlighted just how much pressure Australia was feeling at this stage. Bangladesh has already taken a 150+ run lead while Starc and the Australian attack were desperately searching for a breakthrough.
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