Darwin, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes handling the extra bounce will be crucial as his side returns to Australia for a Test series after 23 years, with the visitors looking to put their recent 54 all-out collapse in the practice match against a Cricket Australia XI side behind them in the opening Test in Darwin, starting Thursday.

Bangladesh last played a Test in Australia in 2003 and will begin their two-match series against a formidable Australian side at Marrara Stadium.

The visitors' preparations were dented by their dramatic collapse against a Cricket Australia XI in their practice match, but Shanto insisted the team had used its extended stay in Darwin to prepare for the conditions.

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