Australia announce XI for second Test against Bangladesh
Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, with Matthew Renshaw returning to the top order as the hosts look to level the two-match series.
Australia have confirmed their playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay, with Matthew Renshaw returning to the top order as the hosts look to level the two-match series.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons is reluctant to change the XI that produced a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin, despite the return of left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam ahead of the second Test in Mackay.
Australian allrounder Cameron Green said Thursday that going back to basics helped end a century drought at home after bringing up three figures in the first Test against Bangladesh.
Shoriful Islam says he has no regrets about missing Bangladesh’s historic first Test win over Australia in Darwin and is now ready to return for the Mackay Test.
South African bowling great Allan Donald has urged Bangladesh to resist any temptation to play for a draw in the second Test against Australia, saying they must stick to the formula that powered their win in Darwin.
Australian cricket great David Warner was fined and ordered to use a vehicle breathalyser lock Tuesday after admitting to drink driving.
Australia dropped struggling opener Jake Weatherald on Tuesday and replaced him in the squad with Matthew Renshaw for the second Test against Bangladesh following a shock home loss.
Tickets for day one of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay have officially sold out, following Bangladesh’s stunning nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin.
Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin has left South African great AB de Villiers stunned, with the former captain admitting he was “lost for words” after witnessing the Tigers’ remarkable performance.
Australia’s misery could deepen after their shock nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, with the hosts facing a possible penalty for a slow over-rate.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons believes the team’s historic Test win over Australia in Darwin can be the start of something even bigger. After the nine-wicket victory, Simmons urged his players to enjoy the moment but quickly turned their attention to winning the series.
Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them".