Recalled batter tipped to shine for Australia against Bangladesh

Australia opener Matt Renshaw is primed for his Test return after a three-year absence, with teammate Alex Carey backing the left-hander to make an immediate impact in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.

The 30-year-old was recalled to the national setup following Australia's nine-wicket defeat in the ICC World Test Championship series opener in Darwin, replacing Jake Weatherald at the top of the order. Renshaw strode into the nets at Great Barrier Reef Arena on Wednesday morning, set to partner Travis Head as Australia target a series-levelling victory in the Test starting Saturday.

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who is set to celebrate his milestone 50th Test appearance, expressed full confidence in Renshaw's evolved game, mental resilience, and all-round development.

"Renners (Renshaw) is in a really good place mentally and his cricket is showing that," Carey told reporters.

"He has got a young family now and he has played some international white-ball cricket, so he has been around the group a fair bit the last couple of years.

"Every challenge that has come his way, he has really stood up to it. I'm looking forward to seeing Renners out there alongside Trav (Head)."

Carey highlighted Renshaw’s growing maturity and ability to adapt across conditions, pointing to his standout domestic performances during a challenging Sheffield Shield season where he accumulated 499 runs at an average of 49.9, including three centuries.

"Renners has definitely matured as a cricketer, as you do when you move into your 30s as you learn a lot about yourself, the game and the challenges that come with that," Carey added.

First debuting as a 20-year-old in 2016, Renshaw was initially known for a stoic defensive style. However, the Queenslander has transformed into a dynamic batter capable of scoring all around the ground, aided by recent exposure in international white-ball fixtures.

Despite the setback in Darwin, Carey emphasized that Australia remain determined to respond strongly in the final match of the Test series.

"We are a proud group of cricketers and obviously last week didn't go to plan," Carey noted.

"When this team has been challenged, we always find a way to bounce back in a big way. I am looking forward to Saturday."