Australia Drops Weatherald, Recalls Renshaw After Shock Loss to Bangladesh in 1st Cricket Test
Matt Renshaw was recalled after Australia’s nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh, while Jake Weatherald was dropped after two low scores, selectors said.
- Following the nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, Australia dropped Jake Weatherald and recalled Matt Renshaw. Cricket Australia confirmed the change on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
- Weatherald averaged 20.36 in his six Tests since the Ashes, managing only 23 and 0 in Darwin. He admitted before the series he needed to perform to retain his position.
- Renshaw averaged 49.90 in last year's Sheffield Shield with three centuries and a 50, earning his recall after training with the squad in Brisbane. He has played 14 Tests for Australia.
- Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the team is reviewing batting methods before the second Test in Mackay. Selectors resisted adding younger players, keeping the 13-player squad intact.
- Marnus Labuschagne remains under pressure after scoring 1 and 31 in Darwin, with Australia facing broader batting instability. The team must adapt quickly before the second Test begins Saturday in Mackay.
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Australia Sack Star After Loss vs Bangladesh, Recall Matt Renshaw
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Australia announce squad for second Test vs Bangladesh, playing XI member dropped
After an embarrassing nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test of the two-match series, Australia have dropped opener Jake Weatherald. Following his disappointing show in both innings, the team management wanted to bring someone new, as Matthew Renshaw has been called up ahead of the second Test, slated to begin on August 22 in Mackay. Since David Warner retired from the longest format of the game, the Kangaroos have struggled heavi…
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MELBOURNE, Aug 18 : Opening batsman Jake Weatherald has been dropped from Australia's squad for the second test against Bangladesh after a sustained run of poor form and replaced by fellow left-hander Matt Renshaw.There were no other changes to Australia's 13-man squad in a short statement issued by the team
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