Jake Weatherald retained as Australia reveals Test squad for Bangladesh series
Australia has named its 13-man Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh, featuring the retention of Jake Weatherald and the return of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon. The series begins in Darwin on August 13.
Why it matters
The return of key players from injury is critical for Australia's performance in a busy 12-month schedule of 20 Test matches.
Jake Weatherald will have a chance to play in front of his home crowd as Australia hosts Bangladesh in Darwin. ( Getty Images: Robert Cianflone )
Jake Weatherald has been included in Australia's 13-man squad for the two-Test series against Bangladesh.
Australia has also recalled skipper Pat Cummins and veteran duo Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon after their Ashes campaigns were ruined by injury.
Australia is yet to settle on a playing XI for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, which begins on August 13. ABC Sport will live blog the entire match.
Link copied Share Share article Opening batsman Jake Weatherald has retained his spot in Australia's Test squad for the looming series against Bangladesh.
Despite a middling Ashes campaign last summer, Weatherald is among a 13-man squad bolstered by the return of a trio of big guns.
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