Updates as the Test match gets under way at Marrara Cricket GroundPlay starts in Darwin at 10am ACST/10.30am AESTAny thoughts? Email JamesThe mercury is set to touch 31 degrees in Darwin today with a clammy 80 per cent humidity. The pitch looks true albeit there might be a touch of moisture and movement for Bangladesh’s bowlers to exploit early on.
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto says as much at the toss and says he is “honoured and excited” to be leading his side in a Test series in Australia.The coin falls Australia’s way and they will bat first. Pat Cummins says he and his men are “buzzing”* to get going after a seven month break.
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