As the team gets ready for the match, which is set to take place till August 26, Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has now make a pick. In the second and final Test match against Australia in Mackay, which starts on August 22, Bangladesh leads the series 1-0. The Tigers are in a great position going into the match at a venue making its Test debut after winning the first Test by nine wickets in Darwin.
Shoriful Islam, a left-arm medium-fast bowler who missed the Darwin match owing to a hamstring injury incurred during Bangladesh’s tour to Zimbabwe, may make a comeback for the Mackay Test. The pacer, who is 24 years old, has recovered in time to be taken into consideration for selection.
Shoriful said he was prepared for the confrontation in an interview with media in Mackay on Wednesday.
Simmons underlined his unwillingness to change a solid combination while acknowledging Shoriful’s contribution to the bowling assault. Shoriful offers an alternative to the team’s bowling options, according to the Bangladesh coach. Simmons did, however, clarify why he preferred to keep things consistent following the Darwin victory.
Simmons on Shoriful’s possible inclusion and selection philosophy
Prior to the tour, which was the Tigers’ first trip to Australia for a Test series in 23 years, Shoriful was one of Bangladesh’s two top strike bowlers. Bangladesh’s bowling resources could be strengthened by his availability for the Mackay Test as they look to extend their series lead.
Simmons added that the decision on the final pick was still pending. While acknowledging that Shoriful might be included, the coach emphasised that more discussion with his selection panel was necessary before finalising the playing eleven.
Simmons emphasised the calibre of Australia’s batting lineup and voiced confidence in the bowling performance during the Darwin triumph. He underlined how crucial it was to stick with the strategy that had worked in the previous test.
