Najmul Hossain Shanto ready for second Test against Australia in Mackay
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed confidence in his team’s ability to handle the extra bounce at the second Test venue in Mackay against Australia. He emphasized the importance of delivering 'five days of good cricket' as they prepare for the match. The Test is scheduled to contribute to Bangladesh’s ongoing series in Australia, presenting a crucial opportunity for the team to showcase their skills.
- •Najmul Hossain Shanto leads Bangladesh in the second Test
- •The match takes place in Mackay
- •Shanto aims for continuous improvement over five days
- •Focus on adapting to the pitch conditions
- •Bangladesh looks to build on previous performances
- 9:15 AMESPNcricinfo — Confident Shanto plots 'five days of good cricket again'
"Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes his side can cope with the extra bounce in Mackay, the venue of the second Test against Australia
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