Where is the Bangladesh team that beat Australia in 2017? [Source: AFP]Bangladesh beat Australia in the first Test of the 2-game series held in Darwin in August 2026, thus marking their first Test victory Down Under. It was a historic moment for the visitors as they derailed a full-strength Aussie side.Having said that, it wasn’t the first time Bangladesh had defeated Australia in the Test format. Back in 2017, the Tigers won the Mirpur Test against the Aussies in a thriller game.Shakib Al Hasan was the man of the match in that game due to his brilliant all-round performance, while Tamim Iqbal also played a crucial role with the bat. On that note, let’s see where the Bangladesh squad that beat Australia in 2017 are currently doing.Bangladesh playing XI vs Australia in Mirpur Test, 2017Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim (c) (wk), Nasir Hossain, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Shafiul Islam1. Tamim IqbalOpener Tamim Iqbal was the star with the bat in the Mirpur Test where Bangladesh beat Australia. He scored 71 and 78 in two innings, which helped the Tigers get the lead and set up a formidable total. Meanwhile, in 2026, Tamim Iqbal retired from international cricket and was appointed as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). 2. Soumya SarkarSoumya Sarkar scored 8 and 15 in the two innings of the 2017 Mirpur Test against Australia. However, fast forward to 2026 and Sarkar is still an active member of Bangladesh’s senior cricket team across all formats. He was snubbed for the Darwin Test against Australia but was included in the practice game.Also Read - Which Teams Are Yet To Be Beaten By Bangladesh In Test Cricket?3. Imrul KayesComing to bat at no. 3, Imrul Kayes was dismissed on a duck in the first innings. In the second innings, he was demoted to no. 4, but he managed to get only 2 runs. Having said that, Kayes didn’t make it big in international cricket and eventually retired from the Test format in 2024. However, he is still active in Bangladesh domestic cricket. 4. Sabbir RahmanSabbir Rahman also had an off-Test in 2017 against Australia as he scored 0 and 22 in two innings. After that historic victory, Rahman did play for Bangladesh for a few years, but controversies derailed his career. As of 2026, Sabbir Rahman has yet to retire from international cricket as he continues to grind in domestic cricket and franchise leagues. 5. Shakib Al HasanAll-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was the star of the 2017 Mirpur Test against Australia. He scored 84 and 5 in two innings and also picked up two five-wicket-hauls to destroy the Aussies with the ball. However, in 2026, Shakib is an outcast. He fled the country following his involvement in a murder case related to the 2024 student protest. Shakib Al Hasan was also repeatedly denied his farewell Test due to his controversial political history.6. Mushfiqur RahimThe captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, scored 18 and 41 in the historic 2017 Mirpur Test victory against Australia. He is one of the longest-serving members of the Bangladesh Test team and was also a part of the Darwin Test victory. At 39, Mushfiqur Rahim is still an active and regular Test player for Bangladesh.7. Nasir HossainNasir Hossain couldn’t contribute much in the 2017 Mirpur Test against Australia. He scored 23 runs in the first innings and was dismissed for a duck in the second innings. Overall, Hossain’s career turned out to be controversial as he was banned by the ICC for 2 years for breaching the ICC’s anti-corruption code. He is yet to retire from international cricket.8. Mehidy Hasan MirazAll-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was a youngster in 2017 but contributed with 5 wickets in 2 innings combined. After that historic Test victory against Australia, Mehidy Hasan had a meteoric rise. He captained Bangladesh in white-ball cricket and became a key figure in the Test squad as well. In 2026, he picked a five-wicket-haul in the Darwin Test win against Australia. 9. Taijul IslamTaijul Islam picked 4 wickets in the 2017 Test against Australia. He eventually went on to have a successful career. As for 2026, he is still an active member of Bangladesh’s Test squad. Islam featured in the 2-game Test series against Australia and was part of the playing XI of the Darwin Test victory.10. Shafiul IslamFast bowler Shafiul Islam bowled in just the first innings in the 2017 Test and failed to grab a wicket. Later, his career went on a downward trend, and he eventually retired from international cricket in 2020. He retired after playing 11 Tests, 60 ODIs and 20 T20Is for Bangladesh.11. Mustafizur RahmanMustafizur Rahman was also a youngster in 2017 when Bangladesh beat Australia in the Mirpur Test. But he bowled too little and failed to grab a wicket as spinners dominated that game. Regardless, Rahman went on to have a successful career. Even in 2026, Mustafizur Rahman is Bangladesh’s premium fast bowler with significant success across all formats.Also Read - Ricky Ponting Lambasts Australia After Bangladesh Stun Them At Home
