Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has a heated exchange with Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the first Test in Darwin. The confrontation occurs in Starc’s 21st over of Bangladesh’s innings, when Miraz runs for a single after hitting the ball towards point and appears to enter the protected area in the middle of the pitch.
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena intervenes and warns Miraz about running on the centre pitch protection area. Miraz tells the umpire he does not see Starc because he is focused on the ball, while Starc responds angrily, telling him to “get off the wicket” and arguing about who should avoid the protected zone during play. Starc also makes a remark contrasting the situation to Miraz’s country.
Across outlets, the key elements are consistent: the timing in the 21st over, the perceived breach of the protected area, the umpire’s quick intervention, and Starc’s frustration. Coverage frames the moment as part of a wider hard-fought day in which Bangladesh performs strongly, highlighted by Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s maiden Test century and the visitors ending Day 2 in a commanding position at Marrara Cricket Ground.
