Pat Cummins explains Scott Boland's exclusion from first Test against Bangladesh

Australia's captain Pat Cummins announced Scott Boland's omission from the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, favoring Josh Hazlewood instead. Hazlewood returns after a long injury absence, while Nathan Lyon also makes his comeback following a hamstring issue. Cummins stated that selecting Hazlewood was a tough decision, emphasizing the depth of the bowling lineup. Australia aims to maintain consistency with their preferred pace attack, which last played together over a year ago. The match is scheduled to take place soon, following lineup confirmations including Cameron Green and Beau Webster in the middle order.

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