Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Australia Names Test Squad for Bangladesh
Australia has announced its Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.
The team includes the returning bowlers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, who have all been recovering from injuries.
The series will start on August 13, 2026, in Darwin and Mackay.
The team is also looking to fill the opening batsman spot left by Usman Khawaja's retirement.
The squad is prepared to make adjustments if needed before the matches.
The team is focusing on managing the workload of key players to ensure they are ready for the World Test Championship final next year.
Australia announces Test squad for Bangladesh series with Cummins, Hazlewood, and Lyon returning from injury.
The series will consist of two Tests starting on August 13, 2026, in Darwin and Mackay.
Usman Khawaja's opening batsman spot will be filled by Jake Weatherald, with Cameron Green or Marnus Labuschagne at number three.
The team is prepared to make adjustments if needed before the matches.
Australia is focusing on managing the workload of key players for the upcoming 12-month period, which includes the World Test Championship final.
- Who
- Australia's Test squad, including Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon
- What
- Announcement of the Test squad for the series against Bangladesh
- When
- July 21, 2026
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To prepare for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh
Workload Management
Player Availability
Player Rotation
Workload Management
Australia needs to manage the workload of key players to prevent injuries and ensure peak performance.
Player Availability
The team must have players ready to step in if any adjustments are needed before the matches.
- Series Start Date
- August 13, 2026
- Series Venues
- Darwin and Mackay
- Number of Tests
- 2
- Key Returning Players
- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon
- Opening Batsman Spot
- Jake Weatherald
- Potential Number Three
- Cameron Green or Marnus Labuschagne
- Chair of Selectors
- George Bailey
- Last Ashes Test
- January 2026
