Phil Simmons
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“But we know that they are going to change their game. They are going to come harder at us.”
Phil Simmons · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Phil Simmons noted that Australia would adjust their tactics and come out aggressively.
“He offers something different. But again, we just won a Test match,”
Phil Simmons · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Phil Simmons weighed the merits of pacer Shoriful Islam against sticking with a winning side.
“We have to either keep that level of performance or get a little bit better. Even if we have to get 1 percent better in some areas, then we will have to make sure that that’s there.”
Phil Simmons · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Phil Simmons stressed the importance of maintaining or improving their performance level in the second Test.
“I’m one … who hardly likes to change winning teams. So it’s a possibility, but I can’t really say.”
Phil Simmons · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Phil Simmons shared his general reluctance to alter winning lineups.
“The only thing I had to say to them – and I will repeat it anyway – is that Australia is going to come harder,”
Phil Simmons · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Phil Simmons warned his squad that Australia will come back fighting after Bangladesh's first Test win.