Live: Australia bats first against Bangladesh in historic Darwin Test
Pat Cummins wins the toss and Australia will bat first as Darwin hosts its first Test match in 23 years. Follow live.
In a historic Test match at Darwin, Australia decided to bat first after winning the toss against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins successfully won the toss and opted for a strategic start. The opening ceremony featured a welcome address by Kumar Dharmasena and Richard Illingworth, the standing umpires, alongside the traditional anthem. James Parfitt delivered a heartfelt Welcome to Country on behalf of the Larrakia Nation, adding a unique cultural touch to the event.
The teams entered the field, marking a significant moment in Test cricket history where such a historic venue sets the stage for two crucial matches.
Written by urgent.news from ABC News's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Cummins unveils XI for Darwin Test smh.com.au
