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Bangladesh captain calls for more Australia tours after Mackay loss
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has urged cricket authorities to increase bilateral test tours to Australia, citing the need for his team to gain experience across different conditions following a two-day defeat in Mackay.
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Shanto highlighted the value of playing in varied environments as crucial to Bangladesh's development in the longer format, arguing that exposure to Australian conditions would strengthen the team's test credentials.
The Bangladesh captain's remarks came in the wake of his side's swift defeat at Mackay, underscoring the challenges the South Asian team faces when competing away from home on unfamiliar pitches.
Shanto's appeal to cricket's governing bodies reflects a broader push by Bangladesh to secure more competitive international fixtures, particularly against established test nations, as the country continues to build its standing in the five-day game.
Regular tours to Australia and similar cricket destinations are viewed by Bangladesh as essential stepping stones for improving player development and test match experience, particularly as the team seeks to compete more consistently at the highest level.