Bangladesh Prepare National Selection For Australia Series

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is poised to announce its national squad on 1 June 2026 for the upcoming home white-ball series against Australia. Sources close to the selection panel indicate that no unexpected additions or exclusions are anticipated. The selection committee is expected to maintain squad stability, selecting the same group of players that featured in Bangladesh’s recent bilateral series against New Zealand.

The bilateral series, scheduled to take place throughout June 2026, will feature three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). To prepare for the high-profile visit, the BCB has scheduled a mandatory training camp at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka, which will commence on 4 June 2026.

Series Schedule and Geographic Breakdown

The tournament marks a significant milestone, representing Australia’s first bilateral 50-over assignment in Bangladesh since 2011. The upcoming fixtures are split between the capital city and the port city of Chattogram.

The complete itinerary, including match formats, dates, and official venues, is outlined in the table below:

Match FixtureDate of EventInternational FormatVenue and Geographic Location
First ODI9 June 202650-Over InternationalSher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Second ODI11 June 202650-Over InternationalSher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Third ODI14 June 202650-Over InternationalSher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
First T20I17 June 202620-Over InternationalBir Shrestho FLTM Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Second T20I19 June 202620-Over InternationalBir Shrestho FLTM Rahman Stadium, Chattogram
Third T20I21 June 202620-Over InternationalBir Shrestho FLTM Rahman Stadium, Chattogram

Australian Selection Metrics and Omissions

Cricket Australia has already confirmed its squads for both legs of the tour, revealing a significantly altered lineup. Senior frontline fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood have been entirely omitted from the touring squads to manage workloads ahead of a dense international calendar.

The touring teams will be led by all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. The 15-player ODI squad features returning players following their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments, while the 16-player T20I squad includes uncapped young talent like Joel Davies. The official Australian squads are detailed below:

Australia ODI Squad: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa.

Australia T20I Squad: Mitchell Marsh (Captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa.

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