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Hemp's Bangladesh Test: Facing World No. 1 Aussies
3 Oct
Summary
- Bangladesh women's team faces Australia, the world's top-ranked side.
- New head coach David Hemp aims to assess team's standing.
- Tour starts October 9 in Brisbane, with three ODIs scheduled.
David Hemp, the newly appointed head coach for the Bangladesh women's cricket team, is set to embark on his two-year tenure. His contract runs until September 2028. Hemp's immediate challenge begins with a three-match ODI series in Brisbane against Australia, the current number one ranked team in both ODI and T20 formats. This tour will provide a clear benchmark for the Bangladesh squad.
Hemp, who previously served as a batting coach for Bangladesh, expressed his enjoyment of his previous stints and the team environment. He acknowledges the significant challenge posed by Australia's dominance but views it as a valuable opportunity for his team to learn and grow. The focus for Bangladesh will be on improving consistency and moving up the international rankings.
The Bangladesh women's team will depart for Australia on October 3, with the series commencing on October 9 at Allan Border Field. Hemp has urged the team to concentrate on controllable aspects and maintain unity as they strive for progress.
