Australia drop Weatherald for second Bangladesh Test, bring in Renshaw
MELBOURNE: 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 on Tuesday. Opener Weatherald was out for 23 and 0 in Australia’s stunning nine-wicket loss to…
Melbourne - Australia has dropped opening batsman Jake Weatherald from their squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, opting to bring in left-hander Matt Renshaw instead. This decision comes after Weatherald's disappointing performances, with him scoring only 23 and 0 in Australia's nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin.
Weatherald's average of 20.36 in six Tests, dating back to his Ashes debut, has been a concern. In contrast, Queensland's Renshaw, who last played 14 Tests against India in Delhi, has made a strong comeback. After a stellar domestic season, he has scored 499 runs in six Sheffield Shield matches at an impressive average of 49.90.
Head coach and selector Andrew McDonald confirmed on Monday that Labuschagne, currently batting at number three, needs to score "big runs" to secure his place in the Test setup. Australia aims to level the two-Test series against Bangladesh with a victory in Mackay, Queensland, starting from Saturday.
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