Miraz reveals Starc chat after pitch clash, both apologise
Bangladesh all-rounder explains the Day 2 incident and confirms no hard feelings with the Australian fast bowler.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has opened up about his heated exchange with Mitchell Starc on the second day of the ongoing Test between Bangladesh and Australia in Darwin. The all-rounder revealed that the pair have since cleared the air, with both apologising to each other on the morning of Day 3.
Miraz explained that the confrontation was accidental, stating that Starc inadvertently stepped into his path while he was running a single, forcing him to stray onto the middle of the pitch. He insisted such moments are part of cricket and nothing out of the ordinary. He also confirmed that Starc approached him the next morning and said everything was fine.
Bangladesh are on the verge of a historic win, with Australia still 67 runs behind and only four wickets remaining at the close of Day 3. Miraz’s comments suggest the on-field friction has already been forgotten as his team focuses on sealing their second-ever Test victory over Australia.