Australia’s cricket captain, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the upcoming second Ashes Test as the host team has confirmed an unchanged 14-man squad for the day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins, who was sidelined in the previous game due to a back issue, had been showing improvement in training sessions but was not included in the squad announcement by Cricket Australia.
While no official reason was provided for Cummins’ exclusion, the team mentioned that he would continue his preparations in Brisbane. Despite the skipper’s absence in the first Test, Australia emerged victorious, but England still sees his non-presence as an advantage.
In Cummins’ absence, Mitchell Starc, who excelled in the previous match, will lead the bowling attack supported by Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland. Usman Khawaja, despite struggling with back spasms, remains in the squad, with uncertainties around his place in the playing XI.
The Australia squad for the second Ashes Test includes Steve Smith, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Brendan Doggett, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Jake Weatherald, and Beau Webster.
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