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Cummins' Fitness in Doubt for First Ashes Test
9/4/2025
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- Australian captain Pat Cummins is uncertain about his fitness for the first Ashes Test on November 21 due to a lumbar bone stress injury.
- He is undergoing scans and cautious rehabilitation for the injury.
- Cummins acknowledges the impact of potentially missing the match but remains hopeful for recovery.
- If he cannot play, selectors may consider vice-captain Steve Smith or bowler Scott Boland.
