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Cummins comeback delayed as Australia keep unchanged squad for day-night Ashes Test

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Cummins Comeback Delayed As Australia Keep Unchanged Squad For Day-night Ashes Test

By IANS News November 28, 2025 • 09:50 AM View: 257

Skipper Pat Cummins: Skipper Pat Cummins will miss a second consecutive match as Australia named an unchanged 14-man squad for the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba that commences on December 4.

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja included after back spasms prevented him from batting in the second innings of Perth's series opener.

Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the

TAGS Ashes Test Skipper Pat Cummins Usman Khawaja Brendan Doggett Mitchell Starc Scott Boland Steve Smith Cricket Central Josh Hazlewood Sheffield Shield Alex Carey Cameron Green Travis Head Josh Inglis Marnus Labuschagne Nathan Lyon

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