Australia lock in playing XI for first Test with Bangladesh

Cameron Green and Beau Webster both included in the playing XI as Scott Boland and Josh Inglis miss out.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed the XI his side will use for the opening ICC World Test Championship contest against Bangladesh in Darwin.

There weren't too many surprises int he XI that the Aussies selected, with Cameron Green and Beau Webster both winning a spot in the team for the match that commences at Marrara Stadium on Thursday.

Cummins is joined by fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in a full strength pace attack, with veteran spinner Nathan Lyon also included for the World Test Championship pacesetters.

It means back-up quick Scott Boland misses out on selection alongside keeper-batter Josh Inglis, with Jake Weatherald partnering Travis Head at the top of the Aussies' batting order and Marnus Labuschagne selected at No.3.

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Australia XI: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood 

Series schedule:

First Test: August 13-17, Darwin
Second Test: August 22-26, Mackay