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Jake Weatherald axed from Australia’s squad for 2nd Test against Bangladesh
Australia have named their squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, with Jake Weatherald being dropped for the incredibly consequential showdown. Matthew Renshaw has replaced him in the squad and will open alongside Travis Head. Weatherald remained unimpressive in the first Test, registering scores of 23 and 0 across both innings.
Renshaw featured in 11 Tests for Australia between 2016 and 2018, before being left out of the side. He was recalled once again in 2023, playing three Tests, the last of which came against India. Overall, he has slammed 645 runs at an average of 29.31 with a high-score of 184 against Pakistan. The second Test will begin on August 22 in South Mackay.
Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
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Zimbabwe eye another victory over Bangladesh in Tri-Series opener
Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will face each other in the opening match of the ODI tri-series in the UAE on October 17 in Abu Dhabi. Zimbabwe will enter the contest with confidence after defeating Bangladesh in their recent Test and ODI series. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to bounce back and start the tri-series with a victory. Zimbabwe recently ...
“I Was Surprised”: R Ashwin reacts to Kuldeep Yadav being dropped from India’s XI
Former India spinner R Ashwin has questioned the Indian team management's decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI during the ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. Ashwin expressed surprise over the decision, arguing that Kuldeep's spin variations could have troubled the West Indies batters. Kuldeep played in the first two T20I matches in Lu...
IND vs WI, T20Is: Ex-Indian player slams India’s team combination amid struggle against West Indies
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has hit out at the team management’s selection strategy after India fell to a 24-run defeat against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kaif was critical of India’s decision to give more impetus to their batting depth and not worry much about their bowling strength, which has been a major concern in the ongoing series.&...
AUS C vs WI C 2nd Semi-Final at WCL 2026: Who has the edge?
The second semi-final of the World Championship of Legends 2026 will feature an exciting clash between Australia Champions and West Indies Champions. Both teams have performed well in the tournament, winning three matches each. However, Australia Champions finished second in the points table, while West Indies Champions secured third place. Aus...
Wasim Jaffer bemoans Rinku Singh’s absence after India’s crushing loss against West Indies
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer is of the opinion that the absence of Rinku Singh proved costly for the Indian team during their unsuccessful chase of a mountainous target of 248 against West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India were bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, with their middle-order being totally decimated by West Indies bowlers. ...
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