Australia’s cricket captain, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the upcoming second Ashes Test as the host nation has confirmed an unchanged 14-member squad for the day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins, who sat out the previous match in Perth due to a lingering back issue, had been showing positive signs in training but was not included in the squad announcement by Cricket Australia.
While no specific reason was provided for Cummins’ exclusion, the team stated that he would continue his preparations in Brisbane. Despite the possibility of him joining the squad later, his absence remains a notable advantage for England. Mitchell Starc, who excelled in the last match, will lead the bowling attack alongside Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland in Hazlewood’s absence.
Usman Khawaja, dealing with back problems, is still part of the squad, with uncertainty surrounding his selection in the playing XI. Options like Josh Inglis and Beau Webster provide additional choices for the team. The Australia squad for the upcoming Test against England includes key players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and Mitchell Starc, among others.
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