Following Bangladesh’s dominant nine-wicket victory over Australia inside four days in the Darwin Test, Ashraful spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about the team’s performance, how belief was instilled in the players after a difficult build-up, and other aspects of the historic victory.

Bangladesh have gained a massive boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their historic first-ever Test win in Australia today in the ongoing two-match series.

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For a team that has spent much of its 25-year Test journey searching for consistency, Bangladesh have often produced something more valuable: moments that refuse to be forgotten.

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Former spinner and national selector Abdur Razzak said the victory strengthened Bangladesh's case for more Test opportunities against Australia.

The numbers make a compelling case. The manner of the victory makes an even stronger one. And perhaps the most telling evidence came from the beaten Australians themselves.

He famously insisted that Bangladesh didn't belong in Test cricket.

Shanto said the victory had been built on a collective effort rather than one outstanding individual performance.

Smith felt the visitors’ batting effort was the decisive difference.

Miraz was central to Bangladesh’s historic triumph.

With the second Test scheduled to begin in Mackay on August 22, Cummins hinted that Australia could consider changes to their playing XI after their comprehensive defeat.

That comparison puts Bangladesh's achievement into a striking perspective.

Bangladesh beat hosts by nine wickets in Darwin for their first Test win on Australian soil

Waugh compared Bangladesh’s triumph with the West Indies’ famous victory at the Gabba a few years ago, but felt the circumstances in Darwin made the Tigers’ achievement even more remarkable.

Here is a look at some of Bangladesh's landmark Test victories.