Cummins Set to Return for second Ashes Test in Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia – Australian captain Pat Cummins is poised to rejoin the squad for the Second Ashes Test in Brisbane, after making significant progress in his recovery from a lower back injury. Cummins is expected to be officially added to the team on Friday, according to reports from CODE Sports.
The news comes as a major boost for Australia ahead of the day-night Test,which begins next Wednesday. Cummins was seen participating in net sessions at Cricket NSW headquarters on Tuesday, demonstrating his increasing fitness.
While Cummins’ return is highly anticipated, it likely means First Test debutant Brendan Doggett could be sidelined. Though, Doggett remains prepared to step in shoudl the captain experience a late setback. “Obviously Pat is looking pretty good in the nets now… we’ll see where that lands,” Doggett stated on Thursday, adding he’s focused on maintaining his own form and readiness.
Cummins himself expressed optimism about his chances last week, telling Kayo Sports’ Ashes live coverage, “It’s feeling good… I had a couple of good sessions in Perth this week… It’s on track and pulling up pretty well. (I’m) half a
