Bangladesh prepares for tougher Test against Australia in Mackay
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:43 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons is bracing for a fierce response from Australia in the second Test starting Saturday in Mackay. After an unexpected nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin, Simmons warned his players against complacency. Australia has made one change to their lineup, bringing in Matt Renshaw for Jake Weatherald, while captain Pat Cummins seeks a much-improved team performance following criticism of their prior showing. The match is crucial as Australia leads the World Test Championship standings.
- •Bangladesh won the first Test by nine wickets
- •Phil Simmons emphasizes avoiding complacency
- •Australia has changed Renshaw in for Weatherald
- •The second Test starts Saturday in Mackay
- •Cummins aims for improved performance from his team
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'They are going to come harder': Bangladesh brace for wounded Australia in second Test
- 8:34 AMYahoo Sports — Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
"The result was Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil and was described by Australian media as the "Darwin Disaster". Simmons said his players cannot afford to relax when they face the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay from Saturday.
"After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:43 PM'They are going to come harder': Bangladesh brace for wounded Australia in second Test
The result was Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil and was described by Australian media as the "Darwin Disaster". Simmons said his players cannot afford to relax when they face the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay from Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 8:34 AMBangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
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