Pat Cummins remains optimistic to play The Ashes even after being ruled out for long because of a back injury.
Australian captain Pat Cummins remains cautiously optimistic about his availability for the first Ashes Test against England, despite currently battling a back injury that has prevented him from bowling. The pace spearhead acknowledged he faces a tight timeline to be fit for the series opener in Perth on November 21.
“Probably less likely than likely, but we’ve still got a bit of time,” Cummins stated regarding his prospects for the first Test. The right-arm quick revealed his current rehabilitation progress, noting, “I’m running today and running kind of every second day, and each run’s a little bit longer. I’m probably a couple of weeks away before actually putting on the spikes and bowling out on the turf.”
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Cummins emphasized the importance of adequate preparation for Test cricket’s physical demands, explaining, “You’d probably want at least a month in the nets. If you are to play in a Test match, you want to make sure you are right to bowl 20 overs in a day.” He described the four-week window as “pretty tight” but potentially feasible.
The Australian skipper provided reassurance about the long-term nature of his injury, his first back issue in seven or eight years. Reflecting on his experience, he said, “Looking back when I was 20 years old and I had this injury, I was a bit worried about what my body could actually handle. But I know in myself that if I get it right, do it properly, when I come back I shouldn’t have to worry about it.”
Cummins remains determined to feature in the Ashes series while also looking ahead to leading Australia in next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, expressing confidence in his ability to return to his full workload once recovered.
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Last Updated on October 13, 2025
