Bangladesh coach Simmons wary of wounded Australia in second test

Bangladesh cricket coach Phil Simmons has cautioned his team to brace for a tough challenge from Australia in the upcoming second test. The match will take place in Mackay, following Bangladesh's impressive nine-wicket victory over Australia in their opening test in Darwin. Australian media have dubbed the loss as the "Darwin Disaster," and Simmons emphasized that his team cannot afford to be complacent against the current World Test Championship leaders.

He reiterated that Australia will come harder and urged his players to either maintain their performance or improve marginally. Simmons acknowledged that Australia would change their tactics and come harder at Bangladesh. Despite left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam's pressing for selection, Simmons was reluctant to make changes to the winning team, as he prefers to maintain consistency.

Australia confirmed they would make just one change to their lineup, with Matt Renshaw replacing Jake Weatherald at the top of the order. Captain Pat Cummins hinted at potential changes, including bringing in a fourth paceman and possibly dropping spinner Nathan Lyon. Cummins urged his team to play better in Mackay, acknowledging that they did not perform at their best in Darwin.