Cricket Australia, on Tuesday, July 21, unveiled a 13-member strong squad for their upcoming two-match Test series at home against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
It’s important to note that skipper Pat Cummins is all set to play his first Test match since December 2025. Moreover, ace pacers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are also named in the 13-man squad.
Spinner Nathan Lyon is confirmed for his return, with back-up pacer Scott Boland joined by all-rounders Beau Webster and Cameron Green. Meanwhile, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Jake Weatherald are named as batting options.
Michael Neser, Todd Murphy and Brendan Doggett are the players to be axed from the squad that featured in Australia’s most recent Test series against England at the start of 2026.
“The NSP (National Selection Panel) look forward to the return of Pat, Josh and Nathan. They have worked extremely hard, individually and with the SSSM (sports science and sports medicine) teams, over the past few months to return from their respective injuries,” Selection Chair George Bailey said.
“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,” he added.
Australia are holding the pole position in the World Test Championship standings, while Bangladesh are occupying the fourth spot.
Australia Test squad: 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
Test series schedule:
First Test: August 13-17, Darwin
Second Test: August 22-26, Mackay
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