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Justin Langer criticizes two-day Tests after Australia beats Bangladesh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Justin Langer criticizes two-day Tests after Australia beats Bangladesh

Summary

Justin Langer has expressed serious concerns about the rise of Test matches finishing in just two days, following Australia's innings-and-51-run win over Bangladesh in Mackay on August 23. Bangladesh struggled, posting 64 and 95 in their innings, while Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets during the match. Langer described two-day Tests as 'unacceptable' and attributed the issue to basic batting technique and financial ramifications for the sport. Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto acknowledged the challenging conditions but emphasized the need for more international experience to improve their performance.

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•Australia won the match by an innings and 51 runs.
•Bangladesh scored 64 and 95 in their two innings.
•Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match.
•Langer criticized the decline in batting techniques.
•Shanto emphasized the need for more international exposure.

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1:42 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Unacceptable’: Justin Langer slams two-day Tests after Australia rout Bangladesh

What they're saying

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Justin Langer, the former Australian opener, has voiced strong concerns about the troubling rise of Test matches ending in just two days. He argues that this phenomenon could jeopardise the sport's integrity and financial viability, attributing it to fundamental weaknesses in batting skills and footwork. Bangladesh's captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledged the tough conditions and emphasised the importance of gaining more international experience.
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