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3 clusters · 24 sources · 10 days · First seen 11 days ago · Last updated about 24 hours ago

Categories: SPORTS

Australia cricket squad for Bangladesh Tests

Entities: Australia national cricket team · Pat Cummins · Bangladesh national cricket team · Royal Challengers Bengaluru · George Bailey

Overview

In July 2026 Cricket Australia announced a 13‑player squad for the two‑Test World Test Championship series against Bangladesh, confirming the return of captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood and veteran off‑spinner Nathan Lyon after injury layoffs. A few days later the selection committee verified that Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon were fully fit and available, while final line‑ups remained to be decided.

On 29 July, Hazlewood spoke about his comeback, noting that he is five wickets short of the 300‑Test‑wicket milestone. He emphasized that his primary focus is the team's success ahead of the demanding schedule of 21 Tests in the next twelve months, and highlighted his recent work at the National Cricket Centre and his IPL stint that restored his fitness. Hazlewood also mentioned the importance of supporting fellow quick Scott Boland and the upcoming overseas series in England, India and South Africa.

Timeline

about 24 hours ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Josh Hazlewood targets 300 Test wickets as he returns for Australia's Bangladesh series
Josh Hazlewood returns after 13 months to face Bangladesh, five wickets from 300 Test wickets, stressing team success and upcoming big series.
9 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Australia's Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon cleared for Bangladesh Tests
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon are fit for Australia's two‑test series against Bangladesh in August, with matches in Darwin (13‑17 Aug) and Mackay (22‑26 Aug). Final XI not yet confirmed.
11 days ago

[SPORTS] 17 sources
Australia names 13-man Test squad with Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon returning for Bangladesh series
Australia named a 13‑man Test squad for the Bangladesh series, recalling Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon; matches in Darwin and Mackay, while Bangladesh lose fast bowler Nahid Rana to injury.

Sources

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