Bangladesh to host Australia for first tests in nine years
Australia will be the fourth team to visit the cricketing minnows this year after Pakistan, India and South Africa
Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah complete a run, Bangladesh v South Africa, 1st Test. PHOTO: AFP
The Aussies will arrive on September 28 to play a three-day warm-up match against the Bangladesh Cricket Board's XI at Fatullah outside the capital.
Bangladesh will host Australia in the coastal city of Chittagong for the first Test from October 9 to 13 before playing the second in Dhaka from October 17 to 21.
The series will be the first between the nations since Australia's 2-0 victory during their tour in 2006.
Australia will be the fourth team to visit the cricketing minnows this year after Pakistan, India and South Africa.
Read: Bangladesh-South Africa Test headed for draw after washout
World champions Australia visited Bangladesh in 2011 to play three one-day internationals, although none were scheduled for this tour.
Schedule
Oct 3: Three-day practice match vs the Bangladesh Cricket Board's XI, Fatullah
Oct 9-13: First Test, Chittagong
Oct 17-21: Second Test, Dhaka
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