Australia faces Bangladesh in Top End Test series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Australia hosts Bangladesh in Test cricket for the first time since 2003, starting the two-match series on August 12 at Marrara Stadium in Darwin. The Australian bowling attack could feature Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, all returning from injuries. Bangladesh is struggling with key player absences, including Nahid Rana and Mushfiqur Rahim. Following this series, Australia faces a packed 12-month schedule, featuring 20 Test matches and a potential World Test Championship final.
- •The Test series marks Bangladesh's first tour to Australia in over 20 years.
- •Australia's 'Big Four' bowling attack could reunite with returning players.
- •Bangladesh's bowling unit is weakened due to injuries to key players.
- •The series opener begins a 12-month campaign for Australia featuring 20 Test matches.
- •Australia's batting lineup raises questions following Usman Khawaja's retirement.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Australia launch 20-test year in Top End against depleted Bangladesh
"Australia’s so-called Big Four could be reunited in the hosts bowling attack with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon returning from injuries. Pace bowlers Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc and offspinner Lyon have been the longtime front line attack for Australia but injuries have limited the frequency of all four combining in the same XI in recent series.
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