Australia have announced their playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh, with the match set to begin in Darwin on Thursday. The Test will mark Australia's return to Darwin after two decades and their first Test match in eight months.
Hazlewood Comes In, Boland Misses Out
The biggest selection call is the omission of Scott Boland, with the Australian team management opting for Josh Hazlewood in the pace attack.
Hazlewood's inclusion means Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Hazlewood will feature together for the first time in more than a year, giving Australia a formidable fast-bowling combination.
Nathan Lyon Returns to Australia XI
Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon has also returned to the playing XI after missing the Ashes due to a hamstring injury.
Australia have also selected two batting all-rounders, with Cameron Green and Beau Webster both included in the side.
Australia Playing XI vs Bangladesh
Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (captain), Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood.
Australia Test Squad
Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster.
Bangladesh Squad for the First Test
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Soumya Sarkar, Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Amit Hasan, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury and Musfik Hasan.
Australia vs Bangladesh: Key Selection Highlights
Josh Hazlewood replaces Scott Boland in Australia's XI.
Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood reunite in the Test side after more than a year.
Nathan Lyon returns after his hamstring injury.
Cameron Green and Beau Webster provide all-round options.
Australia will play a Test in Darwin after 20 years.
Pat Cummins will lead Australia in the opening Test.
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