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Big four reunite as Australia begin Bangladesh Test series
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The 'big four' reunion is a nostalgic headline, but injuries have kept them apart for a reason, age and workload are risks. Bangladesh's 2017 win in Mirpur proves they can punch above their weight, but missing Rana and Mustafizur weakens their attack. The real question is whether Australia's reshuffled batting order, with Jake Weatherald and two allrounders, can hold firm under pressure. Watch if Bangladesh's pacers trouble the top order on the first morning.
Sources (3): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, rediff.com, sports.ndtv.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
