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Cummins leads Australia, Hazlewood chosen for first Bangladesh Test
Australia have named their playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, with Pat Cummins captaining the side and Josh Hazlewood preferred over Scott Boland. Bangladesh will have Litton Das available after…
The Story in Brief
Australia have named their playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, with Pat Cummins captaining the side and Josh Hazlewood preferred over Scott Boland. Bangladesh will have Litton Das available after recovering from injury.
The match marks the start of the Test series between the two sides. Live telecast and streaming details have been announced for fans in India. NDTV Profit reports the XIs as confirmed by both teams ahead of the first ball.
The Indian Opinion
Selection debates often dominate build-ups, but Hazlewood over Boland is a choice of experience over recent form, not a crisis. The narrative that this series is a mismatch overlooks Bangladesh's improving Test record. The real test will be whether Bangladesh's batsmen can handle Cummins and Hazlewood in Australian conditions. Watch how many overs Litton Das lasts on day one.
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