Australia announces its playing XI for the first Test of the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Pat Cummins confirms the team as the match is set to begin on 13 August in Darwin.
Jake Weatherald is selected to make his Test debut as an opening batsman. Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc return to the pace attack. Nathan Lyon also comes back to lead the spin bowling.
Across both outlets, the announced team composition is consistent, focusing on the same selection news: Weatherald’s debut at the top of the order and the return of the pace and spin leaders (Hazlewood, Starc, and Lyon) for the series opener.
