17 h. ago Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre

Former bowler hits back after Warner predicts 4-0 winCook backs Pope to retain No 3 spot ahead of BethellThe pre-Ashes barbs continue to fly, with Stuart Broad saying that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter.The former England bowler’s claim was in response to David Warner – an Ashes foe of Broad’s – predicting a 4-0 victory for the hosts. “If the captain [Pat Cummins] doesn’t play, they might win one game,” Warner said.Watch live exclusive coverage of the Ashes on TNT Sports and discovery+ Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and raring to go for Ashes

England duo trained in nets on injury comeback trailCarse insists he’s looking forward to Australia fan verbalsBen Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost that sits in contrast to Australia’s ongoing concerns over the fitness of Pat Cummins.As the two seamers with prior experience of playing Test cricket in Australia, Stokes and Wood are central to England’s plans this winter. Stokes missed the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury, however, while Wood sat out the entire summer following knee surgery back in March. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Pat Cummins: Australia captain makes new admission over fitness for First Ashes Test

Recent reports claimed that influential skipper was in danger of missing the entire series against England with lingering back injury

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51 h. ago Australia captain Pat Cummins ‘less than likely’ to be fit for first Ashes Test

The fast bowler is recovering from lumbar bone stress in his lower back and has not played since July

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53 h. ago Australia captain Pat Cummins says he is unlikely to be fit for first Ashes Test

The fast bowler is recovering from lumbar bone stress in his lower back and has not played since July.

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56 h. ago Pat Cummins concedes he is ‘weeks away’ from bowling and unlikely to play in first Ashes Test

Australia captain to learn this week whether he will be fit for openerStar quick says he is ‘less likely than likely’ to face England in PerthPat Cummins has admitted he is unlikely to play in the Ashes opener, conceding a return to proper bowling is still some time away.Cummins is expected to learn this week whether he will be able to feature in Perth on 21 November, with officials conceding the quick is facing a narrow timeline. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Harry Brook admits Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes chances

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth testBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in AustraliaHarry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With just six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports, his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could play into England’s hands at Ashes

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth testBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in AustraliaHarry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With just six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports, his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes hopes

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth TestBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in Australia Harry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With only six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

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6 d. ago Pat Cummins: Australia captain 'surprised' by reports he could miss entire Ashes series

It had been suggested that lingering back problem would definitely rule skipper out of First Test and potentially all five

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7 d. ago Pat Cummins set to miss start of Ashes and could be absent for whole series

Cummins will all but definitely miss the first Ashes Test as his entire series is clouded with doubt

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7 d. ago Australia captain Pat Cummins could miss the whole of the Ashes

The fast bowler will definitely miss the first test against Ben Stokes' England with a back problem and Steve Smith may lead the Wallabies for the whole series

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7 d. ago Australia handed huge Ashes blow as Pat Cummins faces series

Pat Cummins has been struggling with a back injury throughout the year and scans have confirmed that the issue has still not healed, with the Australia captain potentially missing the entire Ashes series

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7 d. ago Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test and possibly whole series – reports

The Wallabies captain has been sidelined with a back problem.

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7 d. ago Australia dealt brutal Ashes blow as Pat Cummins could miss 'entire series' vs England

The latest edition of the Ashes gets underway in Perth next month but the current holders Australia have been hit with what could be a huge blow in their preparations for the series

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7 d. ago Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in PerthStar quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injuryAustralia captain Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as doubts grow around his availability for the entire Test series against England.Cummins has been sidelined with a back injury that the latest scan revealed has not yet healed. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Pat Cummins issues major Ashes injury update as Australia announcement imminent

Pat Cummins' involvement in the Ashes has been one of the biggest talking points ahead of the highly-anticipated series, as Australia's captain remains sidelined through injury

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3 w. ago Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Chris Woakes a risk after dislocating shoulderRehan Ahmed also in frame as second spinner Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia. While the head coach, Brendon McCullum, has said to expect few surprises after a settled period for the Test side, Jamie Overton’s withdrawal from first-class cricket – plus uncertainty over the fitness of Chris Woakes – does mean there are final decisions to be made this week as regards the seamers.The core of this group picks itself, with Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue all considered bankers – none are expected to play the final round of the County Championship – and optimism that Mark Wood is on track for a return after undergoing knee surgery in March. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pat Cummins not ruling out playing all five Ashes Tests despite back problem

Australia’s captain says his starting aim is the whole series but he will not go into a Test where he feels like he could break down.

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