Mixed News for Australia Ahead of Ashes Third Test
The announcement regarding Cummins’ inclusion in the squad could be officially made soon.
SYDNEY: Australia’s cricket team has received both good and bad news ahead of the Ashes series. Head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will miss the remainder of the Ashes series due to injury, while captain Pat Cummins is set to return for the Adelaide Test.
Cummins will play his first Test in five months and is expected to be as prepared as possible for the match, despite not featuring in any lead-up games. Hazlewood, struggling with a heel muscle injury following a hamstring problem, will be sidelined for the rest of the series.
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The announcement regarding Cummins’ inclusion in the squad could be officially made soon. Both players missed the first two Tests of the Ashes series.
The third Test of the five-match Ashes series will begin on December 17 in Adelaide, with Australia currently leading 2-0.
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