Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Inglis available for Bangladesh Test despite back spasm: McDonald
Josh Inglis is a cricket player for Australia.
His job is to keep wickets and bat.
During practice in Brisbane, his back started to hurt.
The coach says the injury is not serious.
He will still play in the first big match against Bangladesh.
That match starts on August 13 in Darwin.
The team has been practicing hard in special training games.
Cameron Green got lots of time to bat during practice.
Nathan Lyon is getting better after surgery on his leg.
The team says everyone is ready and excited to play.
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will be available for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.
Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed the back spasm is minor and there is no concern about his availability.
Inglis suffered a back flare-up during an intra-squad match at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
The first Test starts on August 13 at Marrara Stadium.
In the match simulation, Cameron Green batted extensively, Nathan Lyon dismissed Travis Head, and Jake Weatherald scored a brisk 40.
McDonald said the match simulations capped a month-long training block in Brisbane.
- Who
- Josh Inglis, Australia's wicketkeeper-batter, with confirmation from head coach Andrew McDonald.
- What
- Inglis remains available for the first Test against Bangladesh despite a minor back spasm suffered in training.
- When
- The Test starts on August 13; the spasm occurred during the week of preparation in Brisbane.
- Where
- The Test will be played at Marrara Stadium in Darwin; the spasm happened at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
- Why
- Medical staff consider the flare-up minor, and with enough preparation time there is no concern about his availability.
- Player
- Josh Inglis
- Role
- Wicketkeeper-batter
- Injury
- Back spasm (flare-up)
- Availability
- Available for first Test
- Opponent
- Bangladesh
- Test start
- August 13
- Venue
- Marrara Stadium, Darwin
- Confirmed by
- Head coach Andrew McDonald