# Australia cricket squad and Hazlewood's 300-wicket milestone

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australia-cricket-squad-for-bangladesh-tests
> Updated: 2026-08-15T02:00:54.000Z. Sources: 40. Developments: 4.

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.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: 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.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-hazlewood-reaches-300-test-wickets-with-six-wicket-haul

### 2026-07-29: 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/josh-hazlewood-embarks-on-12month-plan-to-secure-australian-test-spot

### 2026-07-22: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australias-pat-cummins-josh-hazlewood-and-nathan-lyon-cleared-for-bangladesh-tests

### 2026-07-19: 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.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australia-and-bangladesh-prepare-for-upcoming-test-series

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