Australia’s pace bowler Michael Neser is not included in the squad for the home Test series against Bangladesh that begins next Thursday. Multiple reports say his absence comes as star fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood return to the team following lengthy injury layoffs. The decision means Neser, 36, is set to miss the early part of the home schedule while Australia reshapes its bowling attack with the return of its frontline pacers. Neser is reported to be targeting a comeback for Australia’s subsequent Tests against South Africa, suggesting he expects to re-enter contention once the schedule moves beyond the Bangladesh matches. The coverage frames this as a selection and availability issue tied to the injury recovery timeline of Australia’s lead pacers, rather than a permanent exclusion. With Cummins and Hazlewood available again, Australia’s bowling options for the Bangladesh series are expected to include those returning players along with other fit squad members.