Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the upcoming second Ashes Test as Australia has stuck to an unchanged 14-man squad for the day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins, who sat out the previous game in Perth due to a back issue, had shown improvement in his bowling during practice but was left out of the squad announcement. No specific reason was provided for his exclusion, and Cummins will travel to Brisbane for further preparations.
Although there is a slight chance Cummins could be added to the squad later, his absence remains a significant advantage for England. Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc, coming off a stellar performance in Perth, leads the Australian bowling attack, with support from Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland in the absence of Josh Hazlewood.
Usman Khawaja, despite struggling with back spasms in the first Test, has been retained in the squad, with Travis Head’s strong performance boosting his chances. The final playing XI remains uncertain, with competition from Josh Inglis and Beau Webster as potential options.
The Australia squad for the second Ashes Test includes key players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Nathan Lyon alongside the inform Mitchell Starc. With a host of streaming services now included in Sky’s Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle, fans can enjoy comprehensive coverage of Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, darts, and golf matches.
