Melbourne, July 21 -- Australia have welcomed back captain Pat Cummins, premier pacer Josh Hazlewood and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with the trio returning from injury in a 13-member squad announced on Monday.

The series, to be played in Darwin and Mackay in August, will mark the beginning of a demanding stretch for Australia, who are scheduled to play at least 20 Tests over the next 11 months, culminating with the Ashes in England, with a potential World Test Championship final also on the horizon, according to Cricinfo.

National selector George Bailey expressed his delight at the return of the experienced trio.

"The NSP [national selection panel] look forward to the return of ...