Taskin Ahmed honoured to feature in Bangladesh's rare Test tour of Australia

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Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has expressed pride at being part of his country's Test series in Australia, describing it as an honour. This marks a historic occasion as Bangladesh last played a Test series in Australia back in 2003, making it a 21-year gap between tours. Taskin himself first visited Australia 14 years ago, adding a personal significance to the tour for the experienced fast bowler. The series represents a rare opportunity for Bangladesh to compete at Test level on Australian soil, underlining the significance of the tour for the entire squad.

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