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Australia demolish toothless Bangladesh Tigers to draw Test series Down Under

Mitchell Starc led Australia to an innings and 51-run win over Bangladesh to tie up the Test series at 1-1 in Darwin on Saturday.

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Bangladesh fight back after Mitchell Starc tears through top order in Mackay

Bangladesh recovered from a disastrous start to fight back against Australia on a remarkable opening day of the second Test in Mackay in which 18 wickets tumbled.

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Australia resist selecting all-pace attack for must-win Test against Bangladesh

Australia have resisted selecting an all-pace attack for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, starting in Mackay on Saturday, with spinner Nathan Lyon keeping his place.

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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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