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Pat Cummins Aims for Ashes Return Despite Injury

9/20/2025

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Pat Cummins intends to play all five Ashes Tests despite a lower-back injury.
Coach Andrew McDonald assures the team is not worried about Cummins' fitness.
Cummins will miss the white-ball series against New Zealand and India but aims to join the Ashes starting November 21 in Perth.
His recovery is closely monitored, and he is currently resting.
A $50 million federal investment in community sports was announced, with Cummins' involvement.

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Pat Cummins intends to play all five Ashes Tests despite a lower-back injury.
Coach Andrew McDonald assures the team is not worried about Cummins' fitness.
Cummins will miss the white-ball series against New Zealand and India but aims to join the Ashes starting November 21 in Perth.
His recovery is closely monitored, and he is currently resting.
A $50 million federal investment in community sports was announced, with Cummins' involvement.