Australia’s cricket team may face a major setback as their star player, Pat Cummins, is at risk of missing the entire Ashes series due to an ongoing back injury. Despite efforts to recover, scans have indicated that Cummins’ injury has not fully healed, leading to concerns about his participation in the upcoming matches.
Having already sat out matches against South Africa and New Zealand, Cummins is likely to miss the upcoming ODIs, T20s against India, and potentially the Ashes opener in Perth. This absence could significantly impact Australia’s performance as they aim to defend the Ashes title they have held since 2018.
In Cummins’ potential absence, Scott Boland is expected to step in alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the pace attack. Steve Smith emerges as a probable candidate for the captaincy role in Cummins’ stead, given his experience leading the team in the past.
Addressing Cummins’ fitness concerns, Australia coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism about Cummins’ recovery timeline, emphasizing that there is still time for him to make a comeback. While Australia is yet to finalize their Ashes squad, England has already named their team for the series, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming matches.
Looking ahead, Australia’s chair of selectors, George Bailey, highlighted the strategic approach in managing the squad for the upcoming series against India while keeping an eye on the Test series preparations. The team is focused on striking a balance between player development for various formats and gearing up for the upcoming challenges.
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