# Big four reunite as Australia begin Bangladesh Test series

2026-08-12T18:25:56+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Test cricket returns to Australia's tropical Top End for the first time since 2003 when Australia host Bangladesh in a two-match series starting Thursday in Darwin. Bangladesh's first Test tour of Australia in over 20 years. Australia's main bowling attack of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc reunite after injuries, with Hazlewood's return meaning Scott Boland misses out. The series kicks off a 12-month period of at least 20 Tests for Australia, including tours of South Africa, India and England. Bangladesh are without key pacers Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman and Shoriful Islam for the first Test. The second Test will be held in Mackay from August 22.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/big-four-reunite-as-australia-begin-20-test-marathon-season-with-bangladesh-series/articleshow/133178105.cms>
- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/out-of-season-out-of-the-ordinary-australia-meet-bangladesh-in-rare-home-winter-tests/20260812.htm>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-live-streaming-1st-test-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11902235>

Tags: Australia vs Bangladesh, Cricket Australia, Darwin Test, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, Test cricket
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