Senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes Australia's upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin presents a "refreshing" challenge, as they prepare to face the visitors in unfamiliar conditions.

Josh Hazlewood missed the victorious home Ashes series last summer due to a hamstring injury and subsequent calf issue. He is all set to end a 13-month absence from Test cricket when Australia take on Bangladesh in the series opener in Darwin.

Australia have named a full-strength Test side for the first time in a year after captain Pat Cummins, along with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, were all named in the 13-strong squad for the two-game series against Bangladesh.

RCB translated their domination from Day 1 of this IPL into a second successive title, and Virat Kohli anchored that five-wicket romp over Gujarat Titans with a patented chase masterclass of unbeaten 75 in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

RCB vs GT, IPL 2026 Final: Virat Kohli has led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL 2026 glory with a sensational knock of 75 in the final against Gujarat Titans.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 Final and the superior pace bowling attack can end up deciding the result of the summit clash.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face a Gujarat Titans-sized hurdle for a place in the IPL 2026 final

Yesterday IPL Match RCB vs GT Result, IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar led from the front with a sensational 33-ball 93 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed Gujarat Titans to make it back-to-back IPL finals.

Australian cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that it was Cricket Australia's decision to rest Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the team is planning around Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins for their 2027 ODI World Cup title defence, despite the trio missing the upcoming 50-over tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.