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Australia cricket squad and Hazlewood's 300-wicket milestone

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. The matches were scheduled for Darwin (13–17 August) and Mackay (22–26 August).

During the first Test in Darwin, Hazlewood achieved his milestone, becoming the ninth Australian to reach 300 Test wickets. He secured the feat by dismissing Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who was caught behind by Alex Carey. This performance included a six-wicket haul (6-89), marking his 14th career five-wicket haul in the Test format. With this achievement, Hazlewood joins teammates Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc as the only active Australian players to have surpassed the 300-wicket mark.

Despite Hazlewood’s individual milestone, Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory, marking their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. The Bangladeshi performance was bolstered by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who became the first Asian spinner to score a half-century and take a five-wicket haul in a Test match played in Australia.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green provided a notable individual effort for the hosts, scoring an unbeaten 104 in the second innings. His century, his first in a home Test, was noted as a vital performance amidst a difficult match for Australia.

Entities

Australia national cricket team · Pat Cummins · Bangladesh national cricket team · Josh Hazlewood · Mitchell Starc

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Hazlewood recorded a six-wicket haul in the match, bringing his career total to 301 wickets.
[● 3 SOURCES] Josh Hazlewood reached 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hazlewood achieved a six-wicket haul in the match.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hazlewood's 300th wicket was Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hazlewood's Test bowling average is 24.02.
[● 2 SOURCES] Hazlewood had been out of action for approximately 12 months due to an Achilles tendon injury.
[● 2 SOURCES] The 35-year-old pacer returned to Test cricket following an Achilles tendon injury.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc are the first group of four teammates to all have at least 300 Test wickets.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bangladesh scored 426 in their first innings.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 19 sources
Josh Hazlewood reaches 300 Test wickets in Darwin
Josh Hazlewood claimed his 300th Test wicket during the first Test in Darwin, but Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia, marking their first-ever Test win on Australian soil.
about 2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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

7news.com.au · acvila30.ro · brisbanetimes.com.au · ca.sports.yahoo.com · communitynews.com.au · creatives.jeetwin.com · cricketage.in · cricketcountry.com · crictracker.com · en.prothomalo.com · enca.com · india.com · indias.news · latestly.com · moving.co.nz · newindianexpress.com · News18.com · news18.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · newstodaynet.com · perthnow.com.au · portadaestrela.com · revsportz.in · sacricketmag.com · socialnews.xyz · sportslightmedia.com · theage.com.au · thearabianstories.com · thecricketpaper.com · thecsrjournal.in · thenightly.com.au · theqldr.com.au · theshillongtimes.com · thesportingbase.com · thewest.com.au · timesnowhindi.com · udaipurkiran.com · winnipegfreepress.com · zoomnews.in

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