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Pat Cummins Out of T20 World Cup; Dwarshuis Steps In

1/31/2026

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Summary

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Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 due to a persistent back injury, confirmed by the International Cricket Council, ahead of the February 7 start in India and Sri Lanka.
Left-arm fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins in Australia's squad.
Matthew Short is dropped in favor of Matthew Renshaw.
Australia will begin their campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Colombo.

History

Historical Context

The ICC T20 World Cup, first held in 2007, has grown significantly, with 16 teams participating in India in 2016 and over 1.5 million fans attending matches. As cricket's global popularity surged, the 2026 tournament will expand to 20 teams, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, reflecting ongoing developments in player management and injury prevention, highlighted by Pat Cummins' recent injury.

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Story summary

Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 due to a persistent back injury, confirmed by the International Cricket Council, ahead of the February 7 start in India and Sri Lanka.
Left-arm fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins in Australia's squad.
Matthew Short is dropped in favor of Matthew Renshaw.
Australia will begin their campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Colombo.

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