BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The so-called Big Four could be reunited in Australia's bowling attack with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon returning from injuries for a two-test cricket series next month against Bangladesh.
Pace bowlers Cummins, Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc and offspinner Lyon have been the long-time frontline attack for Australia but injuries have limited the frequency of all four combining in the same XI in recent series.
Australia's selection committee chairman George Bailey on Tuesday said there was no certainties to start, but the returning bowlers are “all fit to go.”
“As you would expect, we won’t be locking in an XI this far out, but we do know that across this two-test series the depth is there,” Bailey said. “I’m sure that there will be (future) tests that that (Big Four) group play together.”
Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon, he said, “have worked extremely hard, individually and with the (fitness) teams, over the past few months to return from their respective injuries.”
The inclusion of pace bowler Scott Boland and allrounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster give the 13-man Australia squad plenty of options.
“The volume of cricket and schedule across the next 12 months are likely to present further opportunities across all formats for many players," Bailey said.
The first test against Bangladesh is set for Aug. 13-17 in Darwin, Northern Territory, and the second will be held in Mackay, Queensland state, Aug. 22-26, kicking off a 12-month period containing 20 test matches including tours of South Africa, India and England.
Opening bat Jake Weatherald was retained from the Ashes series win over England last season and is likely to open the innings with Travis Head.
Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
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FILE - Australian bowlers Josh Hazlewood, left, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, second right, and Pat Cummins, right, hold the Ashes trophy as they celebrate at the end the last day of their Ashes cricket test match against England in Sydney, Jan. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 21, 2026--
Copper, the platform helping consumers earn through games, shopping, and everyday purchases, today announced that Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur Diplo has joined the company as an investor. The investment comes as millions of consumers increasingly look for practical ways to earn beyond their primary income, with Copper already enabling more than 4 million members to generate real earnings through the time they spend online and the purchases they make in their everyday lives.
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Copper is building a new kind of consumer platform — one that turns everyday engagement into real-world rewards. Users can earn through mobile games, through cash back on everyday shopping, including in-store purchases they are already making. At a time when more consumers are looking for ways to make their time and spending go further, Copper sits at the intersection of entertainment, commerce, and financial utility.
“Most consumer apps are designed to take more from the user — more time, more money, more attention,” said Eddie Behringer, CEO of Copper. “We’re building the opposite. Copper is designed to give value back, whether that’s through how you spend your time or how you spend your money day to day. Having Diplo support that vision is a strong signal that products can be both engaging and genuinely useful.”
Diplo, known globally for shaping culture across music, festivals, and lifestyle, has built a brand that extends well beyond the stage. As a father and entrepreneur, he has expanded into community- and wellness-driven experiences, reflecting a broader view of how culture shows up in everyday life.
“I’m always looking for things that actually make sense for people,” said Diplo. “Copper’s one of those — you’re already on your phone, you’re already spending money, and this gives something back. That’s real.”
Copper’s long-term vision is to become the central platform for product discovery and earnings — powered by its growing proprietary dataset of consumer purchase behavior and engagement patterns across both online and offline activity.
About Copper
Copper is a consumer platform that enables users to earn money through games, shopping, and everyday digital activity. From mobile engagement to cash back on everyday purchases — including in-store shopping — Copper helps consumers get more value from the time and money they already spend. The company has raised $42 million in funding from leading, tier-one investors and was recently ranked the #2 fastest-growing company in the Pacific Northwest on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, based on three-year revenue growth.
About Diplo
Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz, is a recording artist, record producer, DJ and entrepreneur. Over the course of a 20-year career, Diplo has collaborated with the world’s biggest stars and toured the world over. He is a thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner, the founder of multiple record labels and publishing companies, creator of the iconic Major Lazer, LSD with Sia and Labrinth, Jack Ü with Skrillex, and Silk City with Mark Ronson and a global force under his own name. Beyond music, Diplo continues to innovate as an entrepreneur with Diplo’s Run Club, a series of 5K runs paired with Diplo-headlined mini music festivals. Drawing in over 10,000 runners per event and ranking among the largest 5k footraces in the U.S., Diplo's Run Club was recently honored by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in 2026. DRC has expanded again to nine U.S. cities for 2026 and 2027. Diplo is also an active investor in technology companies focused on the creator economy and consumer platforms.
Diplo Invests in Copper (Photo credit: TMWRK Management)
