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Australia vs Bangladesh team news: Shock Darwin defeat forces hosts to tweak squad
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Australia are under pressure to respond after their shock defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin, with the hosts already making changes ahead of the second Test in Mackay.
Bangladesh's stunning nine-wicket victory in the series opener leaves Australia 1-0 down and facing the prospect of a first-ever Test series defeat against the Tigers.
The result has prompted an immediate response from the Australian selectors. Matt Renshaw has been recalled to the squad while Jake Weatherald has been left out, putting Renshaw in contention for his first Test appearance since 2023.
For Bangladesh, the equation could hardly be more different. After making history with their first Test victory on Australian soil, a win or draw at the Great Barrier Reef Arena would secure an unprecedented series triumph.
Here is the latest team news, squad information and selection latest ahead of the second Australia vs Bangladesh Test.
Australia team news for second Test
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Matt Renshaw has been recalled to Australia's squad for the second Test, replacing Jake Weatherald following the defeat in Darwin.
Weatherald made 17 and 0 in the series opener and has subsequently been left out of the squad for Mackay.
Renshaw's inclusion puts him in contention for his first Test appearance since 2023 as Australia consider changes to a batting line-up that struggled for much of the opening Test.
Cameron Green was one of the few bright spots with his second-innings century, while Steve Smith made 71 in the first innings.
Australia have yet to confirm their XI for the second Test.
Australia squad for second Test vs Bangladesh
Australia's squad for the second Test is:
- Pat Cummins (captain)
- Scott Boland
- Alex Carey
- Cameron Green
- Josh Hazlewood
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Usman Khawaja
- Nathan Lyon
- Matt Renshaw
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Starc
- Beau Webster
Bangladesh team news for second Test
Bangladesh head to Mackay in a very different position after taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
Hasan Mahmud starred with nine wickets across the opening Test, including career-best figures of 6-55 in Australia's first innings.
The visitors will now have the opportunity to secure their first Test series victory over Australia, with either a win or draw enough to complete the job.
Bangladesh have yet to confirm their XI for the second Test.
Bangladesh squad for second Test vs Australia
Bangladesh's squad for the series is:
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain)
- Litton Das
- Mominul Haque
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taijul Islam
- Hasan Mahmud
- Nahid Rana
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Mahmudul Hasan Joy
- Zakir Hasan
- Jaker Ali
- Nayeem Hasan
- Khaled Ahmed
- Hasan Murad
When is Australia vs Bangladesh second Test?
The second Test between Australia and Bangladesh begins on Saturday, August 22 and is scheduled to run until Wednesday, August 26.
The match takes place at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, with Australia needing victory to level the two-match series.
Bangladesh will secure their first Test series victory over Australia if they win or draw the match.
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