Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended heartiest congratulation to Bangladesh national cricket team for winning the first one of the five-match T20 series against the visiting Australia by 23 runs.

In a felicitation message, the cricket-lover premier greeted all the players, coach and officials of the national cricket team and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials concerned for beating Australia.

Sheikh Hasina expressed the hope that the winning spree of the Bangladesh cricket team would continue in future.