Cricket Australia Confirms Cummins’ Absence for India and New Zealand Series

Cricket Australia has issued a statement regarding Pat Cummins, confirming his exclusion from the series against India and New Zealand. He is expected to directly participate in the preparations for the Ashes series. This marks a recurring issue for Cummins, as he has previously suffered from lower back stress fractures. The injury first occurred during the Sheffield Shield tournament in March 2011, with subsequent instances in November 2012, August 2013, and September 2023.