Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End
Winter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.
Australia is set to host Bangladesh for a two-Test series in August, the first time the two sides have faced each other in a Test since 2004. The matches will be played in Darwin and Mackay, the latter marking the first time the ground has hosted a men's Test. This is Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in 23 years. Australia has a strong squad, with key bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon all returning from injury.
Bangladesh, however, will be missing two key players, Nahid Rana and Shoriful Islam, both of whom are injured. Despite this, Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is confident of their team's ability, citing their recent form against Ireland and Pakistan.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- 'Nowhere to hide' for Australia's under-fire batters against Bangladesh abc.net.au
- Australia launch 20-test year in Top End against depleted Bangladesh winnipegfreepress.com
- Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton cleared for series opener v Australia channelnewsasia.com
