Darwin, Australia, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Australia win toss, bat against Bangladesh

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2026-08-13

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat in the first Test against Bangladesh at Darwin on Thursday. The Australians take a full strength team into the clash, the first to be played in the Northern Territory since 2003 and only the third overall. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who is back to full fitness, has been selected ahead of Scott Boland, while veteran Nathan Lyon is the spin option. Hazlewood missed the entire home Ashes s......

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