Matthew Renshaw Optimistic About Australian Test Recall 

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Queensland opener Matthew Renshaw is optimistic about his Australian Test recall after making a few changes to his approach in the longest format of the game.

The Australian Southpaw represented his nation in 11 Test matches while his last appearance for the Country Down Under came four years ago in 2018. 

The 26-year-old has been in the ominous touch this summer, accumulating 491 first-class runs at an average of 81.83. His unbeaten double century against NSW in the Sheffield Shield was one of the highlights. 

He continued his red-hot form against the touring West Indies, where he amassed 81 and an unbeaten 101 for the Prime Minister's XI. On being asked about his Australian Test recall

Matt Renshaw opens up 

"I am ready [for Test recall]. In the last few years, I have definitely re-thought about how I go about my cricket. The Aussie stuff is important, but you can get caught up with your mindset and try to play for that, rather than just playing for my team and doing well for Queensland."

"That is the big learning I have had, along with enjoying my cricket. If (a Test recall) comes then it comes. It will take care of itself."

Swashbuckling Australia opening batter David Warner has earlier dropped hints regarding his Test retirement next year as he wants to prolong his white-ball career. 

With both Warner and fellow opener Usman Khawaja nearing the end of their Test careers, Renshaw just needs to be a bit patient and continue giving his best in domestic cricket.

Renshaw, who had scored 636 runs in the 11 Tests he played for Australia at an average of 33.47 with a top score of 184 also opened up on the technical changes he made to achieve 'big things' in the ultimate format of the game. 

"I was talking to Joe (Burns) a bit about it today, how at the start of my career when I came in, I was quite slow. I tried to reinvent myself and become a lot quicker but that was my downfall in the end."

"Now I feel really comfortable being able to flick through the gears when I need to, depending on what the situation dictates. There are a couple of technical changes that I have made, but the insatiable desire to achieve is the biggest thing."

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