AUSTRALIA RESPONDED to last week’s shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for just 64 on a dramatic opening day of the second Test in Mackay, but their own batting problems continued.
Mitchell Starc struck with the first ball, dismissing Shad-man Islam, and then claimed four more wickets as Bangladesh slumped to 12-5. Captain Pat Cummins added 3-25 as Australia’s attack dominated on a lively surface, although Bangladesh recovered from 39-9 to reach 64 before being dismissed in 34 overs.
Australia’s batsmen then struggled to impose themselves, with wickets continu...
