Published • loading... • Updated
Cummins Targets Ashes Return as Recovery From Back Injury Continues - The Statesman
Pat Cummins aims to resume bowling in 4-6 weeks following a lumbar bone stress injury, with confidence in Australia's fast bowling depth despite several injuries.
- Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is recovering from a stress-related injury to his lower back and aims to be fit in time for the Ashes series starting on November 21 in Perth.
- Cummins felt lingering back soreness since the team's nearly two months ago West Indies series win, with medical advice requiring rest from bowling and running.
- He plans to start bowling again roughly four to six weeks prior to the first Test and is willing to forgo playing in Sheffield Shield games if necessary to demonstrate his fitness.
- Cummins indicated he hopes to resume bowling at least four to six weeks before the first Test and expressed strong confidence in the squad’s bowling options, including players such as Neser and Boland.
- His injury situation highlights concerns about Australia's pace resources, but Cummins insists the team has enough options to cover injuries during the gruelling five-Test Ashes series.
Insights by Ground AI
11 Articles
11 Articles
Pat Cummins sets Ashes comeback plan amidst back injury concerns
Pat Cummins is aiming for a swift recovery from his lumbar bone stress injury to return in time for the home Ashes. Confident about Australia’s bowling depth, the skipper is determined to push himself to be fit for the first Test against England in Perth.
·India
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources11
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
14%
R 29%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium