Australia names team for second Test against Bangladesh
Australia has finalized its cricket team for the second Test against Bangladesh, with Matt Renshaw replacing Jake Weatherald. Despite the pitch expected to favor fast bowlers, Nathan Lyon remains in the lineup for his 143rd Test match.
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Nathan Lyon has been selected to play his 143rd Test for Australia. ( Getty Images: Cricket Australia/Albert Perez )
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has confirmed Matt Renshaw will open the batting in the second Test against Bangladesh.
Renshaw's inclusion at the expense of Jake Weatherald is the only change to the Australian side who were stunningly defeated in the first Test.
ABC Sport will have a live blog of every ball between Australia and Bangladesh, with the second Test beginning on Saturday.
Link copied Share Share article Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting.
The recalled Renshaw is a straight swap for Jake Weatherald, who was dropped after six underwhelming Test matches.
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