Australia drops Weatherald, includes Renshaw for Test against Bangladesh
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:24 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Australia has dropped opener Jake Weatherald from their squad ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh, beginning August 20 in Mackay. Weatherald's replacement, Matt Renshaw, aims to stabilize the batting order after Australia's disappointing nine-wicket loss in the opening Test. Marnus Labuschagne, despite poor form, remains in the squad as Australia seeks to level the series. The shift follows Bangladesh's historic Test victory on Australian soil.
- •Jake Weatherald has been dropped after scoring just 23 and 0 in the first Test.
- •Matt Renshaw will replace Weatherald in the 13-man squad.
- •The second Test begins August 20 in Mackay.
- •Australia lost the first Test to Bangladesh by nine wickets.
- •Marnus Labuschagne remains despite averaging 25.23 in recent innings.
"Australia have dropped opener Jake Weatherald after their shock home loss to Bangladesh but retained Marnus Labuschagne for the must-win second Test.
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