New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Australia, the current leaders of the ICC World Test Championship, have announced the schedule for their upcoming home series against Bangladesh, set to take place in August, reported ICC.

The two-Test series will kick off on August 13 at Marrara Stadium in Darwin, with the second and final Test slated for August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. This will mark a historic return of Test cricket to Darwin, which last hosted a five-day international when Australia faced Sri Lanka in 2004.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg expressed enthusiasm about bringing the longest format to northern Australia. "We're delighted to bring Test cricket to northern Australia and look forward to a fantastic series again...