Cummins will miss Australia’s white-ball contests against New Zealand and India. Chairman of selectors George Bailey remains optimistic that he will recover in time to captain the side. However, the fast bowler still faces a race against time to regain full fitness ahead of the Ashes opener in Perth this November.
“That would be devastating. We’ll be doing everything we can to be right for that, [and] make a few decisions a little bit closer, but [I’m] confident we’ll do the rehab right and give it a good crack,” Cummins told rights-holding broadcasters," he said, as quoted by The Age.
I’m Not Bowling or Doing Much at the Moment - Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins said his back trouble began during the World Test Championship final against South Africa. He experienced soreness again in the Caribbean, which prompted a first scan that revealed strain. After a month of rest, a second scan earlier this week confirmed the issue still persists.
“[I] had another scan on Monday, which was not terrible, but enough to know there’s a little bit there and [that I] need to be careful for the next little bit. It doesn’t feel too bad, but I’m not bowling or doing much at the moment."
Australia Face Leadership and Bowling Concerns if Pat Cummins Misses Out
Scott Boland is the frontrunner to replace Cummins in the pace attack. He has taken 62 wickets in 14 Tests at an outstanding average of 16.53. He made his debut against England in 2021 and produced a ten-wicket match against India earlier this year.
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