Due to a back ailment he sustained from stress, Pat Cummins was unable to play in the first two Test matches of the current Ashes series. He did not, however, exhibit any signs of rustiness in the third Test, as he led his team to an 82-run victory and took six wickets in the two innings of his comeback, giving the hosts an insurmountable 3-0 lead.
Following the veteran fast bowler’s triumphant return to competitive cricket during the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval last week, Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, is still optimistic about Pat Cummins’ involvement in the 2026 T20 World Cup. McDonald did, however, disclose that Cummins’ fitness will be tracked over the coming days, and a decision about his involvement in the major event will be made.
As we approach the World Cup, I’m not sure if he will be present or not. Right now, it’s rather grey. India Today cited McDonald as stating, “We’re hopeful.”
The management of the squad has chosen to rest Cummins for the next two games now that Australia has won the series. The team will once again be led by Steve Smith. McDonald claimed that the decision to rest Cummins after the team won the Ashes had been made far in advance.
“He has done well. We had a lengthy conversation about his comeback, and he won’t be involved in the remainder of the series,” he stated.
“Those who comprehend that rebuild would be aware of the risk we were embarking on. That was the aim, and we have now won the series. Therefore, we don’t want to put him in longer-term danger and put him at more risk, and Pat is perfectly fine with that,” McDonald said.
Everything went perfectly, and he and the medical staff deserve all the praise: McDonald’s
McDonald attributed the renowned pacer’s incredible return at the Adelaide Oval to Cummins and the medical staff.
“We would have immediately shut him down if he had encountered any difficulties throughout the process. He and the medical staff deserve all the praise for the seamless outcome,” he remarked.
Australia’s T20 World Cup team is anticipated to be revealed shortly. According to McDonald, additional scans will decide if Cummins would travel to the subcontinent in the early months of next year.
“An additional evaluation will be conducted. I anticipate that he will undergo a scan at some point, and we will learn more about his condition before the World Cup. I’m not sure if he will be there or not,” the former Australian all-rounder said.
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