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Cummins Begins Bowling In The Nets Ahead Of Ashes Return

By IANS News October 29, 2025 • 13:30 PM View: 180

Sky News Australia: Australian Test captain Pat Cummins, who is racing against the clock to make a return for the Ashes, has begun bowling in nets as he continues to recover from the injury he sustained during the tour to the Caribbean in June.

Cummins was officially ruled out of the series opener against England in Perth, as the fast bowler continues his recovery from a lumbar bone stress injury in his back. Steve Smith will assume the role of captain for the first Test in Perth.

Head coach Andrew McDonald previously confirmed that Cummins will return to bowling this week. According to a Sky News Australia report, the pacer was bowling in the nets at NSW Cricket Central in Sydney Olympic Park, under the watchful eyes of key New South Wales staff.

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