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Wishes pour in for Tigers’ historic win

Bangladesh have claimed their first-ever Test win over Australia and one of the most memorable in their cricket history after triumphing by just 20 runs on a thrilling fourth day in Dhaka.Here are some of the reactions:

There is only one man in the history of Test cricket who has twice made 80+ and taken 10 wickets in a Test. Shakib Al Hasan. #BANvAUS

— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale) August 30, 2017

Congratulations Bangladesh didn't think I would be writing this tweet but you need to give credit where credit is due.#testcricket

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) August 30, 2017

Well done Bangladesh. Special effort to beat Australia. #BANvAUS

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 30, 2017

2 upsets in 2 days! Inspiring performance by @BCBtigers! Test cricket is thriving #BANvAUS

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 30, 2017

Two amazing Tests in two days! Shows why it is still the pinnacle of the game. Congratulations Bangladesh.

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) August 30, 2017

Congrats Bangladesh on a special victory. Getting 86/8 when 107 were needed.2 wonderful test finishes in 2 days. A treat to watch#BANvAUS

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 30, 2017

Well played @BCBtigers on historical test win. Very good test match.

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 30, 2017

4 days. 942 runs. 40 wickets. And the margin of victory-20 runs. Test Cricket at its very best. Well done Bangladesh. History created.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 30, 2017