# Australia will RUIN test cricket

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Podcast: [Charlie Cooke Cricket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlie-cooke-cricket-podcast-7159341)
Published: 2026-08-23T20:20:06+00:00
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## Resource

What's happening in this Australia vs Bangladesh Test is exactly why people are losing interest in the format — here's the breakdown. In this video I go through the 2nd Test between Australia and Bangladesh and explain why what's unfolding here is a genuine problem for the future of Test cricket. 🏏 What's covered: Full breakdown of the 2nd Test The issue that's at the heart of the problem Why this keeps happening and who's responsible How this affects the wider health of Test cricket What needs to change to fix it Do you think this is a genuine problem for Test cricket, or am I overreacting? Let me know in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for daily cricket analysis, reactions, and hot takes 📲 Follow @charliecookecricket on TikTok and Instagram for more #Australia #Bangladesh #AUSvBAN #Cricket #TestCricket #CricketNews

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