Steve Smith named captain again as Pat Cummins left out of Brisbane Test squad
Pat Cummins was left out of the unchanged 14-man Australia squad for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane; This could be a major clue that the regular skipper will not play in the upcoming pink-ball match against England.
With six days to go before the Gabba Test, the selectors remained in the group with an eight-wicket win in Perth giving Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series.
Pat Cummins speaks to the media. Credit: Getty Images
Cummins, who is nursing a back injury, was not included in the official squad as of Friday afternoon.
Australia could select Cummins even if he is not officially in the squad, but his absence is a sign that he is in doubt.
Cummins has returned to bowling in full swing in recent days and will bowl again in Brisbane on Monday.
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This imprint reports that Cummins is more likely to return for the third Test in Adelaide.
In the statement made by CA, it was stated that “Pat Cummins will go to Brisbane to continue his preparations.” “The team meets in Brisbane from Sunday.”
The squad announcement lists Steve Smith as captain.
Australia squad for the Brisbane Test: Steve Smith (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, Beau Webster.
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