Australia recalls Cummins Hazlewood Lyon Bangladesh Tests

Australia has recalled captain Pat Cummins, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, and spinner Nathan Lyon to its Test squad for a two-match series against Bangladesh next month, marking the return of the veteran bowling trio from long-term injuries. Cricket Australia announced the 13-player squad on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, for the matches, which are part of the World Test Championship cycle and will be played in Darwin from August 13-17 and in Mackay from August 22-26.

The selections signal a return to full strength for Australia's primary bowling attack, which was severely depleted during the recent home Ashes series against England. Cummins, 33, has not played for Australia since the third Ashes Test in Adelaide in December 2025 due to a back stress injury. Hazlewood, 35, last played a Test in July 2025 and missed the entire Ashes series and the subsequent T20 World Cup because of hamstring and Achilles issues. Lyon, 38, suffered a hamstring tear during the same Adelaide Test and underwent surgery, limiting him to just two matches in the Ashes.

Chairman of selectors George Bailey said the National Selection Panel was pleased with the trio's recovery. He stated that they have worked...