Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has taken the first fundamental steps towards his bowling comeback, raising hopes of his return during the upcoming Ashes series, according to Fox Cricket.
Steve Smith, who will serve as Australia's captain in the absence of Pat Cummins during the first Ashes Test in Perth, has warned England's 'Bazballers' that scoring runs will be a "tricky" affair on surfaces down under.
In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will be donning the captaincy armband for the first Test at Perth, with Cummins now aiming to be fit for the second Test in Brisbane from December 4.
The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation as Australia hosts England in the highly anticipated five-match Ashes series starting on November 21. This series will significantly impact the ICC World Test Championship standings, making it a crucial milestone in the ongoing cycle.
Steve Smith has said that it would be a seamless transition if he is required to lead Australia in the opening Test of the Ashes series in place of Pat Cummins
As the first ball of Ashes at home at Perth awaits Australia, they face a serious trouble with their skipper Pat Cummins likely to miss the first Test due to back stress issues. Since the tour to the Windies, the Australian skipper has not bowled in nets, putting himself in serious doubt. Al
Australia' star batter Steve Smith had his first net session since late August, hitting against bowlers, and declared he's "ready" for the Ashes after a refreshing break in New York.
Australia's pace bowling mainstay Josh Hazlewood declared his plans to attack England's 'Bazball' with Mitchell Starc, just like they did in the rain-curtailed ODI series opener against India on Perth's green top.
The highly anticipated series opener against Australia at the Optus Stadium will mark the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in ODIs for the first time since lifting the Champions Trophy on March 9 in Dubai.
Speaking ahead of the first ODI, JioStar expert Aaron Finch praised young fast bowler Bartlett, calling him one of the most promising talents in Australian cricket.
The three-match ODI series against India will start in Perth on Sunday. While Australia will be without their captain Pat Cummins, the presence of Starc, Hazlewood and Zampa still offers plenty of experience and help to much younger/fringe talent like Nathan Ellis, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwars
Now, it seems increasingly likely that he'll keep his spot even though Lyon is expected to return for the opening Test against England in Perth. Captain Pat Cummins admitted that it's "less likely than likely" he'll be fit to recover slowly from a back injury.