Bangladesh Coach Simmons Wary of Australia Backlash in Second Test
Phil Simmons urged Bangladesh to avoid complacency as Australia prepare for a stronger response after the nine-wicket upset in Darwin.
- Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons warned his team to expect Australia to come "harder" in the second Test starting Saturday at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- Following a historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin last week, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called the result the biggest win in the nation's history.
- Left-Arm quick Shoriful Islam has declared himself fit to return after missing the first Test. Simmons said, "I am one who hardly likes to change winning XIs."
- Simmons told reporters on Thursday that Bangladesh must bat for big scores in the first innings to keep Australia under pressure throughout the five-day match.
- Despite emotions swirling after the Darwin triumph, Simmons was encouraged by the team's focus during practice and hopes for continued composure before Saturday's opener.
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Phil Simmons advises Bangladesh not to get arrogant ahead of Mackay clash after Test win against Australia
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons took centre stage and advised his side not to get arrogant as they gear up for the second Test of the ongoing series against Australia, believing that the Aussies will give it their all to level the score.
Bangladesh weigh Shoriful Islam recall in playing XI as Simmons mulls changes for second Test against Australia - The Tribune
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons is weighing changes to his playing XI for the second Test against Australia, with left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam in contention for a recall after recovering from a hamstring injury.
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The result was Bangladesh's first Test victory on Australian soil and was described by Australian media as the "Darwin Disaster". Simmons said his players cannot afford to relax when they face the World Test Championship leaders in Mackay from Saturday.
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