Skipper returns as Australia name Test squad for Bangladesh
Australia has announced a 13-player squad for their upcoming World Test Championship series against Bangladesh, featuring the return of captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon. The team is adjusting its lineup following the retirement of Usman Khawaja.
Why it matters
The return of key players from injury is critical for Australia's performance in the World Test Championship standings.
Australia have named a 13-player squad for their upcoming two-match <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship" target="_blank">*ICC World Test Championship*</a> series at home against Bangladesh.
Captain Pat Cummins is in line to play his first Test match since December last year and is included in the Australia squad for the two-game series that commences in Darwin on August 13, while fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are also in the 13-member group that will tackle Bangladesh.
Spinner Nathan Lyon is named for his return after he missed much of the backend of Ashes tour against England due to a hamstring issue, with back-up pacer Scott Boland joined by all-rounders Beau Webster and Cameron Green.
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