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pat cummins Has accelerated the recovery process from back injury before ash After this he took part in a light bowling session in Sydney.
Australia Captain Cummins was out of the first Test of the series last week. Perth On November 21 due to ongoing rehabilitation following a groin stress injury.
Head coach Andrew McDonald is “optimistic” that Cummins will be available for the second Test, which begins in Brisbane on December 4, but admitted the next few weeks are crucial.
“Unfortunately we’ve run out of time, but we’re really optimistic and looking forward to the second Test,” McDonald told reporters.
“The next question is, what is the time frame? What does it look like for the second Test?”
“Really I am not able to answer that except that he will bowl this week and that is a big step forward.”
steve smith Cummins’ replacement as captain for the first Test in Perth has been confirmed.
Smith prepared for next month’s Ashes by scoring 118 for New South Wales in his first red-ball innings since July.
Smith, Australia’s vice-captain after eight weeks off following his stint for Welsh Fire in The Hundred, faced 176 balls and hit 20 fours.