Australia women's captain refuses to take Bangladesh lightly after men's team's shock result

Skipper issues warning over Bangladesh threat

The Australia women's team skipper has made it clear that her side will not be taking Bangladesh lightly, with the shock result suffered by the men's team recently serving as a cautionary tale.

The captain's remarks reflect a determination to guard against complacency, with the recent upset involving the men's team underlining just how quickly things can go wrong when opponents are underestimated.

Bangladesh have shown they are capable of springing surprises, and the Australia skipper's message to her squad is unambiguous: respect the opponent, prepare thoroughly, and take nothing for granted when the two teams meet.