BRISBANE, June 23: Bangladesh’s team arrived in Australia on Monday for a two-Test tour accompanied by a new coach not expecting miracles against the world’s top side.

Dav Whatmore, only three weeks into his job, and his 15-man squad flew into Brisbane for the series that includes three one-dayers.

It will be the first time that Bangladesh have played Tests against Australia. Bangladesh’s 19 previous Tests have ended in 18 losses — 13 by an innings — and a rain-affected draw.

“I want to see clear, defined goals put in place during the tour about what we need to do,” Whatmore said. “We need to see whether or not we’re moving in the right direction. Those areas will be very painfully defined during these matches.”

The former Australian batsman took the two-year contract after two eventful stints as Sri Lankan coach.—APP/AP