After Darwin defeat, Australia rejig squad for second Test against Bangladesh

After their nine-wicket loss in Darwin, Australia has restructured its Test squad for the upcoming second match against Bangladesh. Cricket Australia selectors dropped 30-year-old Matt Renshaw, who was last seen playing a Test three years ago in India. In his place, veteran Travis Head was recalled to the team. Despite forming a successful opening pair with Travis Head and earning a national contract in April, Weatherald scored only 23 and a duck against Bangladesh, bringing down his Test average to 20.36 after 12 innings.

However, Marnus Labuschagne remains in the lineup, despite his poor performance of scores 1 and 31 in the opening Test. The second Test is scheduled to be played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena starting August 22.