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

It was not a victory built around one miraculous spell or one lucky session. The Tigers won this Test the hard way-- session after session, day after day.

Even pacer Mustafizur Rahman, known to be a man of few words, pointed out the team's shortcomings and urged his teammates to strive towards becoming a truly big team. Opener Soumya Sarkar echoed those sentiments during a press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today ahead of Sunday's final ODI.

Selectors confirmed that Saif Hassan had asked to step down as vice-captain, paving the way for Hridoy to become Litton Das's deputy.

Rana is a sensation unlike any before in Bangladesh cricket.

He channelled that fire into a series of seriously fast spells on Tuesday, registering the best bowling figures by a Bangladesh bowler against Australia in ODIs, finishing with four for 41.

The series marks Australia's first ODI tour of Bangladesh in 15 years, with the visitors aiming to bounce back after their recent ODI series defeat to Pakistan.

Addressing questions about Mosaddek, Miraz downplayed any perceived overlap between their responsibilities.

Marsh will, however, fly over to be with the team as he prepares for a comeback in the subsequent Twenty20 series in Bangladesh.

In preparation for their opening Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup against Australia tomorrow at 6.30am (Bangladesh Time), Najmul Hossain Shanto-led Bangladesh team practiced at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.

Bangladesh will kickstart the Super Eight stage against favourite Australia on Friday at 6.30am (Bangladesh Time).

“I always said the result was not that important to me. The objective was to improve the performance, which we did not do in Melbourne and I think we achieved that objective regardless of the result,” said Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera after the match.

Bangladesh are hoping to avoid another mauling at the hands of Australia when the men in red and green square off against the Aussies in their home match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on June 6

“Of course, we will work on our shortcomings and discuss them, in order to come back in the next match,” Nahida added.

Chasing 214, the hosts got bundled out for a mere 95 in 36 overs, losing their final eight wickets for 25 runs

The ODI series is part of the 2022-25 ICC Women’s Championship

The Australian team will arrive in Dhaka on March 17. The ODIs will be played on March 21, 24 and 27 respectively.

This is Bangladesh’s joint worst result in the Qualifers, as they had earlier lost by the same margin in the 1994 Qualifiers against the UAE.

"The two run-outs were crucial," said Shanto, who captained Bangladesh after Shakib Al Hasan's finger injury forced him out of the game. 

"I think Liton’s got to battle with himself,” Sriram told The Daily Star before the team’s match against Australia today.