Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Carey backs Renshaw for impact in crucial Test return
Matt Renshaw is returning to Australia’s Test cricket team after being away for three years.
He will open the batting with Travis Head in the second match against Bangladesh.
Australia lost the first match by nine wickets.
Alex Carey believes Renshaw is mentally ready for the challenge.
Carey also says Renshaw has grown as a player since his first Test in 2016.
Renshaw played well in domestic cricket this season.
He scored 499 runs and made three centuries in the Sheffield Shield.
Australia must win the next match to draw level in the series.
Matt Renshaw has been recalled after a three-year absence and will open for Australia alongside Travis Head.
Alex Carey says Renshaw is in a strong mental space and has matured as a cricketer.
Renshaw scored 499 Sheffield Shield runs at an average of 49.9, including three centuries.
Australia are preparing for the second Test at Great Barrier Reef Arena after losing the opener to Bangladesh by nine wickets.
The match will be Alex Carey’s 50th Test as Australia seek to level the series.
- Who
- Australia, including Matt Renshaw, Travis Head and Alex Carey, will play Bangladesh.
- What
- Renshaw is returning to Australia’s Test side, replacing Jake Weatherald as an opener.
- When
- The second Test begins Saturday; Carey is set to play his 50th Test.
- Where
- Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, following the opening Test in Darwin.
- Why
- Australia want to respond to their nine-wicket defeat and level the series.
- Returning player
- Matt Renshaw has been recalled after a three-year absence from Australia’s Test squad.
- Opening partnership
- Renshaw is set to open alongside Travis Head.
- Domestic form
- Renshaw scored 499 Sheffield Shield runs at an average of 49.9, including three centuries.
- Series position
- Bangladesh leads after winning the opening Test by nine wickets.
- Venue
- The second Test will be played at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
- Milestone
- Alex Carey is set to play his 50th Test.
- Selection change
- Renshaw replaced Jake Weatherald at the top of Australia’s order.