Australia will host Afghanistan from November 27 to December 1.

The game will give test captain Tim Paine the chance to lead the country in his home state.

Cricket Tasmania chairman Andrew Gaggin said it was exciting to have top-level international cricket return to Tasmania.

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"It's fantastic that the Tasmanian public will have the opportunity to celebrate Tim Paine leading Australia in a Test match so close to where he grew up," he said.

"This Test match will involve some of the world's best cricketers, with the likes of Smith, Cummins, and Lyon joining Tim on the field, as well as the one of the world's best leg spinners in Rashid Khan.

"Rarely has such an abundance of talent been seen in Hobart, let alone in the one match.

"I am pleased to see Test cricket rightfully back at Blundstone Arena, and look forward to regular Tests being scheduled here in the future."

Cricket Tasmania chief executive Dominic Baker said the organisation had worked closely with the national body and state government to ensure that international cricket could proceed safely.

"I want to commend the Tasmanian Government for their commitment to top-flight international sport being played in Tasmania, but highlight that we have a lot of work still to be do with Public Health to finalise arrangements," he said.

"It goes without saying that Tasmania's health and safety is the number one priority for us as we plan for a huge summer ahead.

"Like all sports we have learnt to be increasingly agile as situations and circumstances change, and although the season is still a fair way off it'll be here before we know it.

"My team will be working hand in glove with Government officials to ensure the summer goes off without a hitch.

"Cricket is embedded in Australian sporting psyche, and I'm proud that we're able to bring this level of content back to Tasmania."

The Australian men's side will also host New Zealand in a One Day International fixture at Blundstone Arena on February 2.

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