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Matt Renshaw in a 'really good place' as he prepares for Australia Test return

Matt Renshaw is in a "really good place" and has "got the game for all conditions" as he prepares to return to the Australia Test team for the second game of the series against Bangladesh.

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Australia axe Jake Weatherald, draft in Matt Renshaw for 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Jake Weatherald has paid the price for Australia's shock defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh and has been dropped, with Matt Renshaw drafted into the squad for the final game of the series.

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Australia coach admits Marnus Labuschagne 'needs some big runs' to retain place

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admits Marnus Labuschagne "needs some big runs" to retain his place in the Test team as the hosts mull changes following a shock defeat Bangladesh.

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Brilliant Bangladesh make history with first Test win in Australia

Bangladesh trounced hosts Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test to create their own piece of history in Darwin on Sunday.

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Bangladesh seize advantage as Australia face Day Four fight in Darwin

Bangladesh will take a commanding position into the fourth day of their Test against Australia in Darwin after their bowlers repeatedly disrupted the hosts' batting line-up.

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Bangladesh star Tanzid Hasan makes history as Tigers turn the screws on Australia

Opening batter Tanzid Hasan's maiden Test century made history in Australia as Bangladesh finished day two of the opening Test in a dominant position in Darwin on Friday.

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