Bangladesh crash to 54 against CA XI: Coach Simmons admits 'it wasn't nice' ahead of Australia Tests
Bangladesh’s batting order faced a severe setback in a recent practice match held in Darwin, where the team crumbled to a mere 54 runs due to Campbell Thompson's exceptional bowling performance, earning eight wickets. Following this innings defeat, coach Phil Simmons conveyed his disappointment but emphasized the importance of shifting focus to the forthcoming Test series against Australia.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons expressed disappointment after his team's batting performance collapsed against the Cricket Australia XI, resulting in a total of 54 runs in their second innings. Young left-arm seamer Campbell Thompson claimed eight wickets for 25 runs, dismantling the Bangladesh batting lineup. Bangladesh had scored 263 runs in their first innings, but the CA XI's 355 runs were more than enough to leave the visitors in tatters.
The collapse occurred within just 22 overs of Bangladesh's second innings, with only opener Tanzid Hasan contributing a score of 22. Simmons admitted that the team had let itself down with the bat and lamented the manner of the collapse. Despite the heavy defeat, Simmons stated that there is still time for the team to address the issues before the first Test against Australia on August 13.
Thompson, who had only one first-class appearance prior to the practice match, praised the experience of playing alongside Australian cricketers. Meanwhile, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, who sustained a finger injury during the first day of the match, is expected to be fit for the upcoming Test series.
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