Australia Hosts Bangladesh for First Test Match in Darwin

Australia and Bangladesh begin their first Test match at Marrara Oval in Darwin on August 13, 2026, marking the return of Test cricket to the venue after 22 years.

Australia has recalled Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon to the playing XI, while Bangladesh is expected to field a dual-spin attack featuring Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

The match is scheduled for August 13-17, with Australia's Cameron Green set to bat at the No. 5 position in a contest that remains crucial for Bangladesh's World Test Championship hopes.