Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test in Perth due to his back injury but he will return to bowling this week in a bid to be ready for the second match in Brisbane. Steven ...

England have been dealt an Ashes boost with Australia captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the first Test in Perth from November 21 due to a back injury. Steve Smith will lead the hosts at Optus Stadium ...

One potential plan being floated around cricket circles is that Cummins could be injected into Tests No.3 and No.5 against England – the critical point when the series goes on the line and Australia’s ...

SYDNEY, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes test in Perth next month and will be replaced as captain by Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said on ...

Cricket Australia have confirmed that Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test against England in Perth. The Aussie skipper, who has been struggling with a back injury, resumed bowling this week, ...

Steve Smith will captain Australia in the first Ashes Test after Pat Cummins was formally ruled out of the series opener against England in Perth. Less than a month out from the first Test, Cummins ...

Australia have confirmed captain Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to lead the side in his absence. Talismanic fast bowler Cummins has been suffering with a ...

Australia's Ashes campaign faces a blow as captain Pat Cummins is ruled out of the first Test due to a back injury. Steve Smith will lead the team, with hopes for Cummins' return later in the series.