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pat cummins has given Australia Another boost as They head to BrisbaneRevealing he has “half a chance” of being fit for the second one ash Examination
The Australian captain could not play the first Test in Perth due to a back injury, which was not the case for his team. especially needed him as soon as the host ran Win by eight wickets in two days In a turbo-charged match that raised serious questions about the ability of EnglandBatting line-up to face down.
Cummins was replaced in the bowling unit by Scott Boland, who took 4 for 33 in the second innings and returned as captain. steve smith But surprisingly he may still be ready to play in the day-night Test to be held at the Gabba in Brisbane from December 4.
The fast bowler, who has been sidelined since July, had started bowling a number of overs in the short run-up ahead of the first Test and has started to pick up the pace over the last few days.
“It feels good,” Cummins said of his back during commentary. Fox Sports TV.
“I had some good sessions in Perth this week, so it was a big day where I bowled about 10 overs, then a few quiet days and then bowled again.
“It’s on track and progressing very well. (I have) half a chance for the next game. I’ll have a few more balls and then the way it’s going it may take about two weeks before it gets better. I’m fully hopeful and it’s probably better than it was a few weeks ago.”
Cummins is a talisman for Australia, but the success of the home bowlers in the first Test has led to jokes that even if fit, he would not get a place in the team.
But when asked whether Cummins would be recalled for the second Test even if he is not fully fit, Smith gave a clear answer.
“I hope so,” the stand-in captain said. “He’s obviously a perfect weapon. Our captain and arguably the best bowler in the world, so obviously you want him back.”
“We’ll wait and see. I think we’ve got about two weeks now before the next game. I’m proud of the boys for their effort this week – it was an amazing game and it was great to be 1-0 up in the Ashes.”
While top-order batsman Cummins may return for Brisbane Usman Khawaja He is doubtful for the second Test after injuring his back. fail to take your starting position In both innings in Perth.
Cummins explained, “Unfortunately Uzi is not going very well. His back flared up again in the slips during a jump over his head, so he is unable to open.