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Veteran Steve Smith 'pumped' ahead of Australia's busy Test schedule

Steve Smith is feeling excited for the challenge ahead of Australia's busy Test schedule, starting next month at home against Bangladesh, according to chairman of selectors George Bailey.

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Bowling trio return in strong Australia squad for Test series against Bangladesh

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have all returned to a strong Australia squad for the two-match Test series at home against Bangladesh next month.

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Matt Renshaw: It was nice to realise that I'm good enough at the T20 format

Matt Renshaw admits his international career with Australia "is a bit strange" but was pleased to play a match-winning innings in the series-clinching T20I victory against Bangladesh in Chattogram.

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Matt Renshaw powers Australia to T20I series victory in Bangladesh

Matt Renshaw struck a career-best 89 not out from 52 balls to help Australia beat Bangladesh by seven runs in the second T20I as the visitors took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Joel Davies stars on debut as Australia beat Bangladesh in opening T20I

Joel Davies starred with the ball on international debut to help Australia beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first of three T20Is in Chattogram on Wednesday.

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Nathan Lyon ready to return for Australia after 'traumatic' hamstring injury

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is confident he will be ready for the Test series at home against Bangladesh in August as he continues his recovery from what he describes as a "traumatic" injury.

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