Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return for Australia ahead of Bangladesh Tests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:14 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Cricket Australia has announced a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting August 13 in Darwin. Key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon are making their return from injuries. Australia is currently in strong form, leading the World Test Championship standings after winning seven of their first eight matches. The team will play a total of 20 Test matches in the next 12 months, including notable series against South Africa, India, and England. The second Test against Bangladesh follows from August 22 in Mackay.
- •Australia's first Test against Bangladesh begins August 13.
- •Cummins, Hazlewood, and Lyon are fully fit after injuries.
- •Australia leads the World Test Championship standings.
- •The series kicks off a busy 12-month Test schedule.
- •Second Test is scheduled from August 22 in Mackay.
- 8:14 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon return as Australia name squad for Bangladesh Tests
"Cricket Australia announced a thirteen-member squad for the upcoming Bangladesh Test series. Key players Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon are returning after recovering from injuries. Australia enters the series in excellent form, currently leading the World Test Championship standings. The Bangladesh series marks the beginning of a busy twelve-month schedule for the team. The first Test begins on August 13 in Darwin, followed by the second in Mackay.
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