Renshaw Returns, Marnus Under Pressure & Smith vs Ponting

Australia are staring down the barrel of a series defeat to Bangladesh, and Menners and Damian Watson ask whether the first Test was a one-off or a sign of deeper problems for the Australian side. They discuss Jake Weatherald’s axing and Matt Renshaw’s return, Marnus Labuschagne’s future at No.3, Beau Webster’s position and whether Australia should start blooding younger players.

Plus, Bangladesh’s impressive victory gets plenty of credit, Steve Smith vs Ricky Ponting, David Warner’s drink-driving offence, Justin Langer winning The Hundred, Australia’s performances in the men’s and women’s competitions, Alex Carey’s 50th Test and India’s win over Sri Lanka.

(01:20) — Was Australia complacent against Bangladesh?

(04:06) — Could Australia really lose the series 2-0 at home?

(10:45) — Why Australia dropped Jake Weatherald and brought back Matt Renshaw

(17:25) — Marnus Labuschagne: is this his last chance at No.3?

(21:42) — Should Australia start turning over the team?

(29:12) — Steve Smith vs Ricky Ponting: who was better?

(32:37) — David Warner’s drink-driving offence and the fallout

(35:21) — Justin Langer wins The Hundred + the Australian performances

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