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Australia Skipper Cummins Under Fitness Cloud for Ashes

Pat Cummins faces a serious back injury requiring careful workload management that may limit his participation in the 2025 Ashes and other upcoming matches, officials said.

  • On Monday, scans in Sydney revealed Australian Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins has a serious back issue needing careful management ahead of the five-match Ashes starting November 21.
  • Cricket Australia says an ongoing management plan is in place for Cummins, with medical tests this week and further checks in the coming weeks to define his lumbar stress.
  • Cummins is set to miss next month’s New Zealand T20I series and India white-ball fixtures starting October 1, while Steve Smith, former Australia captain, is expected to lead if Cummins misses Tests.
  • The injury heaps pressure on Hazlewood, Starc and Boland, while injuries to Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson reduce depth, opening chances for Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett and Brendan Doggett.
  • With just over two months to the Ashes, Cricket Australia remains optimistic about Pat Cummins's readiness for the five-match Ashes series starting November 21, though his workload may be managed.
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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