Renshaw back in as selectors drop Weatherald for Bangladesh Test

Following Australia's historic defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at Darwin, opener Jake Weatherald has been dropped from the squad for the second Test in Mackay, with Matt Renshaw called up as his replacement.

Weatherald Exits: After scoring 23 and 0 in Darwin—dismissed twice by Hasan Mahmud—Weatherald pays the price for a lean run, bringing his career average to 20.36 across six Test appearances.

Renshaw's Recall: Renshaw is in line to play his 15th Test and first since 2023. He earns the nod after averaging 49.90 in the Sheffield Shield last season with three centuries and making recent impressions in Australia's white-ball squads.

Sole Change: This marks the only change to Australia's 13-player squad for the second Test in Mackay. Labuschagne Under Pressure: Marnus Labuschagne retains his spot despite a modest opening Test (1 and 31), while reserve options Josh Inglis and Scott Boland remain with the group.

Australia Squad for Second Test (Mackay)

Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland.

Labuschagne Under Pressure: Marnus Labuschagne remains under scrutiny following scores of 1 and 31 in Darwin—including getting bowled by Taijul Islam after getting set in the second innings—and could be playing for his Test future in Mackay.

Youth Options Bypassed: Selectors opted against calling up young prospects like Ollie Peake or Campbell Kellaway, resisting a youth-focused approach endorsed by Ricky Ponting.