US EditionAustralia Hopeful on Cummins Fitness for Ashes Despite Back Issue
Cummins' lumbar bone stress requires months of management, ruling him out of limited-overs series and placing his Ashes participation in doubt, Cricket Australia confirmed.
- On September 2, 2025, Cricket Australia confirmed Pat Cummins' Ashes preparation has been compromised after lumbar bone stress ruled him out of the three white-ball series against New Zealand and India.
- On Monday a routine scan showed lumbar bone stress in Pat Cummins following lingering lower-back soreness after the Caribbean tour, Cricket Australia said.
- Cummins' early-career stress fractures contrast with his post-2017 durability, although he bowled only 95.1 overs across four Tests recently, down from over 400 in prior years.
- Cricket Australia said lumbar bone stress "will require further management over the coming months" and Pat Cummins won't be considered for the limited-overs series against India, prompting selectors to consider Scott Boland and other pace options.
- Selectors chairman George Bailey said staff expect Pat Cummins to be fit for the Perth opener on November 21 and noted, `If it got to that stage I still think that we'd be comfortable with Pat's experience and skill level`.
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Cummins' Back Woes Threaten Australia's Ashes Campaign Australia's preparations for the Ashes have been disrupted as captain Pat Cummins struggles with a lower back issue that has cast doubt over his availability. The fast bowler has been ruled out of the upcoming white-ball series due to lumbar bone stress.Cricket Australia confirmed that Cummins continues to experience pain following the West Indies tour, necessitating further management befor…
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