Australia's cricketers will play their first ever Test match against Afghanistan in Hobart later this year ahead of hosting the Ashes against England, officials announced Thursday. "We are also incredibly excited to welcome Afghanistan to our shores for a historic first Test match against Australia," said Cricket Australia's interim CEO Nick Hockley. ICYMI: Tasmania will play host to a historic first test between Australia and Afghanistan to kick off the 2021/22 men's summer of international cricket. Of course, we will be guided by the Australian government on all things related to international travel," said Cricket Australia. Australia men's Test cricket fixtures 2021/22:One-off Test v AfghanistanNov 27-Dec 1: Blundstone Arena, HobartThe Ashes v EnglandDec 8-12: 1st Test, Gabba, BrisbaneDec 16-20: 2nd Test, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (day/night)Dec 26-30: 3rd Test, Melbourne Cricket Ground, MelbourneJan 5-9, 2022: 4th Test, Sydney Cricket Ground, SydneyJan 14-18: 5th Test, Optus Stadium, Perth

Source: News 24 May 19, 2021 08:48 UTC