Australia name 13-member Test squad for Bangladesh series, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood return

The National Selection Panel (NSP) has today announced a 13-player squad for the NRMA Insurance Test Series against Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay. Australia plays Bangladesh in Darwin from August 13-17 and Mackay from August 22-26 as part of the World Test Championship.

Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster

Captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon return, while Usman Khawaja has retired. Michael Neser, Todd Murphy and Brendan Doggett, who were part of the squad at the most recent match in Sydney, have been preparing with the extended team.

Chair of Selectors George Bailey said: “The NSP look forward to the return of Pat, Josh and Nathan. They have worked extremely hard, individually and with the SSSM teams, over the past few months to return from their respective injuries.

“While this is a 13-player squad, we have players prepared and available should any adjustments be required in the lead up to these matches.

“As previously stated, the volume of cricket and schedule across the next 12 months are likely to present further opportunities across all formats for many players.”