'Nowhere to hide' for Australia's under-fire batters against Bangladesh
Former Test opener Ed Cowan says this two-Test series against Bangladesh could be make-or-break for some players, as the team looks ahead to a stacked 12-month period of Test cricket.
Former Australian Test opener Ed Cowan has warned that some of Australia's batters are under immense pressure to perform in the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. The series commences tomorrow in Darwin, and if the Australian team fails to deliver consistently, there could be significant changes to the Test line-up. Cowan emphasized that the weight of expectation is heavy on the shoulders of the players, especially considering the team is about to embark on a 12-month period with potentially 21 Tests scheduled.
The Australian team, which includes key players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon, has a strong bowling attack. However, the batting line-up remains a concern, with players like Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne searching for form. Cowan believes that these Tests could provide an opportunity for out-of-form players to regain their confidence, as there will be less pressure from other domestic competitions during this period.
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