Cricket Australia has unveiled the schedule for the upcoming two-match test series agianst Bangladesh, which is set to be played in Darwin and Mackay.

International cricket will return to Darwin for the first time after two decades when it will host the first Bangladesh Test from August 13-17.

Mackay test will be the 12th men’s test venue as it will organize the second and final test from August 22-26.

The Bangladesh Tests however mark the beginning of the 2026-27 home international season for Australia.

Brisbane’s Gabba will miss out during New Zealand’s four-test tour through December-January due to previous uncertainty over its fate in planning for the 2032 olympics, the cricket Australia informed.

The Bangladesh tests marks the beginning of 2026-27 home international season for Australia.

Bangladesh who has played in the 8th position of the WTC 2025-27 points table, will be aiming for a win after their maiden test win in Dhaka in 2017.

After facing Bangladesh, Australia will head to South Africa for three tests before returning for the home summer which includes a white-ball tour by Englnad then the New Zealand tests.

Then they will be travelling to India for a five-match test series during January and February before the 150th anniversary test at the MCG against England.

Speaking on the being holding a test in Darwin since Australia hosted Sri Lanka in 2004, Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg said the venue is well equipped to host a five-day c contest.

“We’re delighted to bring Test cricket to northern Australia and look forward to a fantastic series against Bangladesh,” he said.

“It is no secret the international calendar is now crowded and we’re fortunate to have world class facilities available in August ensuring we have another window for Test cricket outside summer,” said Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg.

“Marrara Stadium, Darwin and Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay have been outstanding venues for international cricket in recent seasons.”

Darwin has hosted Bangladesh in 2003 and Sri Lanka in 2004, but Australia had not played an international there since 2008 until South Africa played two T20Is there on a drop-in pitch in August last year.