Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach

Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has warned his players to expect a fierce backlash from Australia in the second Test after his side shocked the cricket world with a nine-wicket victory in the series opener in Darwin. Australian media dubbed their team’s defeat last weekend as the “Darwin Disaster”, and Simmons said his side could not afford to ⁠be complacent when they face the World Test Championship standings leaders in Mackay, starting Saturday.

After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.

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