This will be followed by a much-anticipated three-match series in South Africa in October. The two teams had previously met each other in the WTC Final at Lord’s last year, with the Proteas emerging triumphant in a historic win.
To wrap up their year, Australia will take on Trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand in four Tests at home. The series part of the ongoing WTC cycle will stretch into 2027.
In what is going to be a quick turnaround, Australia will then head to India for a blockbuster five-match series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The series, stretching from January to March 2027, will mark their final assignment in the ongoing WTC cycle, with much to play for the Pat Cummins-led side. The last time the two teams met, Cummins and co. had emerged victorious in a 3-1 series win at home, ending a decade-long wait to defeat India in a Test series.