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19 August 2026

Australia vs Bangladesh team news: Shock Darwin defeat forces hosts to tweak squad

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Australia vs Bangladesh team news: Shock Darwin defeat forces hosts to tweak squad

Australia vs Bangladesh second Test team news, including the latest confirmed XIs, squads, injuries and selection updates ahead of Mackay.

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