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Australia names playing XI for first Test against Bangladesh
What happened
Australia has announced its playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The squad includes key players like Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, with Marnus Labuschagne leading the batting lineup.
Key facts
bullet: Australia’s playing XI for the first Test includes Pat Cummins (Captain), Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, David Warner, and others.
bullet: The match is scheduled to begin on August 14, 2026.
bullet: The venue for the first Test is the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
bullet: The series marks Australia’s tour of Bangladesh for a two-match Test series.
bullet: The announcement was made by Cricket Australia ahead of the tour.
Context
bullet: Australia and Bangladesh are scheduled to play a Test cricket series starting with the first Test on August 14, 2026. bullet: The series is part of the 2026-27 international cricket calendar, with matches planned in Bangladesh. bullet: Australia’s squad for the series includes a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, with Pat Cummins as the captain. bullet: The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka is the venue for the first Test.