This groundbreaking series moves Test cricket away from its usual summer slot, taking the red-ball format to regional venues in Darwin and Mackay during Australia's winter months. Australia vs Bangladesh Test Series 2026: Full Schedule, Venues, Match Timings in IST, and Where to Watch. Australia Playing XI For 1st Test vs Bangladesh Announced: Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon Returns As Scott Boland Misses Out. During Australia's winter, traditional cricket venues in the southern states are typically occupied by Australian Rules Football fixtures, making them unavailable for international cricket. Teams and Tournament DetailsThis marks only the fourth Test series between Australia and Bangladesh and the first since 2017.