Australia begins Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin with key players back
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Australia hosts Bangladesh in the first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, marking Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in over 20 years. This series kicks off a demanding 12-month schedule for Australia, featuring at least 20 Tests, including matches against South Africa, India, and England. Australia welcomes back Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon from injuries, while Mitchell Starc also returns. Bangladesh, however, will be missing key bowlers Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam for this match. Australia is looking for a strong showing following their recent Ashes success.
- •First Test in Darwin marks Bangladesh's first tour in over 20 years.
- •Australia scheduled for at least 20 Tests in the coming 12 months.
- •Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon, and Starc all return to the lineup.
- •Bangladesh misses key bowlers due to injury.
- •Next Test in Mackay scheduled for August 22 to 26.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood, Lyon reunite as Australia begin 20-Test marathon season with Bangladesh series
"The first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin will be Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in more than 20 years. It also starts a 12-month period in which Australia are scheduled to play at least 20 Tests, including series against South Africa, India and England.
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