Australia will tour Sri Lanka to play the two-match Test series from January 29. The schedule coincides with the expected delivery dates of Cummin's second child with his wife, Becky.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"In terms of Sri Lanka, we\u2019ll wait and see. Becky's hanging on at the moment, so we\u2019ll play it by ear. But most likely, I might struggle to get over there. They (the partners) do sacrifice a lot\u2026 so sharing moments like today with them makes it extra special,\" Cummins told reporters after the Border Gavaskar Trophy triumph on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cummins' absence from the Sri Lanka tour may pave the way for Steve Smith to captain Australia. Smith last captained the Test side in 2023 when Cummins returned home from India after his mother's passing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"You always talk about it (a succession plan). We've obviously got two vice captains in the team; we\u2019ve had three debutants this series. You\u2019re always balancing between the here and now\u2026 they're conversations that we always have,\" he continued.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Once this Test match finishes, going back to being a full-time dad and husband (and do) an even better job than being a Test captain. I love it and feel really lucky,\" Cummins added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two-match series in Sri Lanka will act as preparation for Australia in the lead-up to their World Test Championship Final against South Africa, locking in their second straight appearance with their six-wicket win in Sydney over India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Once this Test match finishes, going back to being a full-time dad and husband (and do) an even better job than being a Test captain. I love it and feel really lucky,\" Cummins added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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