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  "id": 1636234,
  "title": "Australia drops Weatherald, recalls Renshaw after shock loss to Bangladesh in 1st cricket test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/australia-drops-weatherald-recalls-renshaw-after-shock-loss-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/17/australia-drops-weatherald-recalls-renshaw-after-shock-loss-to-bangladesh-in-1st-cricket-test"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Australia's cricket team has dropped Jake Weatherald and recalled Matt Renshaw following a shock loss to Bangladesh in the first cricket test. The change aims to stabilize the top order and help level the two-match series. Weatherald, who scored 23 runs, was absent for the next innings, and did not score in the second innings of Australia's nine-wicket defeat in Darwin. Renshaw, averaging 20.36 in 12 test innings, is a potential starter alongside Travis Head. The 30-year-old was retained in the squad despite concerns over his recent performance. The victory sparked celebrations back home, with the team receiving a congratulatory video call from Bangladesh Prime Minister.",
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        "title": "Australia drops Weatherald, recalls Renshaw after shock loss to Bangladesh in 1st cricket test",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T04:30:53.000Z"
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