Australia reschedules tours as women's Champions Trophy approaches
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Australia has altered its upcoming cricket schedule, exchanging the home series against Bangladesh for two tours by New Zealand. New Zealand will visit in October and March, allowing for the February Champions Trophy. The planned T20Is against Bangladesh have been canceled, prioritizing the international women's tournament. Rescheduling aims to accommodate player commitments and maximize team preparedness for the Champions Trophy.
- •Australia changes schedule due to the February Champions Trophy.
- •New Zealand will tour Australia twice, in October and March.
- •Planned T20Is against Bangladesh are scrapped.
- •Rescheduling aims to enhance preparation for the Champions Trophy.
- 2:53 AMESPNcricinfo — Australia change NZ and Bangladesh schedules due to women's Champions Trophy
- 2:34 AMESPNcricinfo — Australia change NZ, Bangladesh home series due to women's Champions Trophy
"New Zealand to tour twice in October and March due to February Champions Trophy while Bangladesh T20Is have been scrapped
"New Zealand to tour twice in October and March due to February Champions Trophy while Bangladesh T20Is have been scrapped
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External links- ESPNcricinfoJun 11, 2026, 2:53 AMAustralia change NZ and Bangladesh schedules due to women's Champions Trophy
New Zealand to tour twice in October and March due to February Champions Trophy while Bangladesh T20Is have been scrapped
- ESPNcricinfoJun 11, 2026, 2:34 AMAustralia change NZ, Bangladesh home series due to women's Champions Trophy
New Zealand to tour twice in October and March due to February Champions Trophy while Bangladesh T20Is have been scrapped
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