Australia’s Test team returns to action this week, with Bangladesh arriving for a historic two Test series that takes the action to Darwin and Mackay.
Whether you’re tuning in for the return of the Baggy Greens, Ricky Ponting leading Seven’s commentary team or simply wondering where to watch this Thursday, here’s everything you need to know.
The opening Test begins at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, marking the city’s first men’s Test in 22 years, before the series moves to Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, which will host its first ever men’s Test match.
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Every ball will be shown live and free across Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport, giving viewers the choice of watching on television or streaming online. Coverage begins from 9.30am AEST on the opening day and 10.00am AEST on the remaining days.
Australia has named a full strength squad for the series, with Nathan Lyon returning from injury as the hosts begin their 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship campaign.
Bangladesh arrives in Australia sitting above England in the ICC World Test Championship standings, adding another layer of intrigue to the two Test contest.
Ricky Ponting returns to lead Seven’s commentary team alongside Matthew Hayden, Greg Blewett, Simon Katich, Will Pucovski, Tim Lane, Alister Nicholson and Trent Copeland for the Darwin Test.
Emma Freedman hosts the coverage, while Tom Morris and Bharat Sundaresan report from inside the Australian and Bangladesh camps.
When the series moves to Mackay for the second Test from Saturday, 22 August, Mel McLaughlin takes over hosting duties, with Ponting joined by Justin Langer and Aaron Finch alongside Nicholson, Lane, Blewett and Katich.
The Australia v Bangladesh Test Series begins Thursday, 13 August, with live coverage from 9.30am AEST on Seven, 7mate and 7plus Sport.
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