‘Bangladesh will be a challenge’

Former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey said that Bangladesh will be a tricky opponent on turning tracks when Australia play them on August.

Hussey, who shared a 320-run stand with Jason Gilsepie against Bangladesh during their last tour of the country, believes Bangladesh have a lot more belief in them now.

"It'll be a good series, a really challenging series for Australia. Bangladesh play their conditions well and they've improved a lot," Hussey said.

"They've got a lot more belief now. They have been challenging some of the best teams around the world.

"If you believe you can compete and win, that's half the battle in international cricket. For many years I don't think they really had that belief.

"And they've got players in their squad now who have been around for long periods of time, so they understand their own games a lot better."