Steve Smith was sidelined from the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on the morning of the game after experiencing vertigo-like symptoms, prompting a last-minute change to Australia’s playing XI.
The first session of the third Ashes Test was a tale of two catches for England – one that was spectacularly taken and one that frustratingly wasn’t. When
Australia captain Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval. Steve Smith has been ruled out of the game due to illness.
Captain Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon are set to return to Australia’s playing XI for the third Ashes 2025-26 Test in Adelaide, beginning December 17.
Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was left out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Wednesday as skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named in an Australia side looking to seal the series.
After the horrific shooting incident at the Bondi Beach in Sydney, both Australia and England cricket teams have expressed their shock at the mishap, which took place on Sunday, December 14.
After an exciting IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad just couldn't meet the high expectations set for the 2025 season of this prestigious tournament. Led by Pat Cummins, the team boasted a dynamic batting lineup and a strong bowling attack, but they faced challenges with their overall team composition.
Australia have already taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match Ashes Test series. They have now received a massive boost, with Pat Cummins named in the 15-man squad for the upcoming third Test, scheduled for the Adelaide Oval from December 17.
Having already taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match Test series against England, Australia are set to receive a major boost, with skipper Pat Cummins ready to play the upcoming Adelaide Test.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has said that he will most likely make a comeback and feature in the third Ashes Test. Cummins has missed the first two Tests after failing to recover from a back injury.
Pat Cummins emerged as a genuine recall option in Brisbane over the past week as he surprised team management with the speed of his recovery. Despite his encouraging progress, Australia’s selectors ultimately felt there was still too much risk in playing a bowler whose workload would need careful management.
Pat Cummins could make a stunning return to Australia’s XI for the second Test against England at the Gabba, with selectors expected to make a final decision on Wednesday afternoon following a further pitch inspection.
Australia is set to go with an unchanged squad for the pink ball D/N Test against England in Brisbane in the Ashes 2025/26 Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins
It will be an Ashes 2025 campaign on the back foot for Australia, with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood set to miss the opening Test against England. The first match starts on Friday, November 21, at Perth's Optus Stadium, a venue where Australia hope for a strong start in defense of their title.
As Australia gears up for another chapter in the historic Ashes rivalry, skipper Pat Cummins has made his presence felt in the team’s training camp in Perth.
Australia’s T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh, has confirmed that Pat Cummins won’t be at the helm for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India. Marsh
Australian head coach Andrew McDonald informed that captain Pat Cummins is racing against the clock to be fit in time for the Ashes but has not been ruled out yet.
In what might come as a hammer blow to Australia, captain Pat Cummins could be unavailable for the Ashes opener, starting on November 21 in Perth, due to a stress injury to the back.