Josh Hazlewood has got the nod to start ahead of Scott Boland for Australia in the first Test against Bangladesh, starting on Thursday, with captain Pat Cummins confirming a powerful line-up.
Josh Hazlewood is hoping for the chance to bowl alongside Scott Boland instead of in his place as Australia look ahead to a bumper Test season.
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.
Australia bowling great Glenn McGrath feels the side's first-choice pace attack are primed for next year's Ashes in England but then transition will take place.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has expressed support for Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood to remain central to plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup despite their age.
Nathan Ellis will be looking to step up for Australia at the T20 World Cup in his role as the senior fast bowler in the absence of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.