Australia’s cricket team skipper, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the upcoming second Ashes Test as the host nation has revealed an unchanged 14-player squad for the day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins was absent from the previous two-day victory in Perth due to a persistent back issue, although he had been practicing well before the game. Despite engaging in additional fitness training and bowling sessions, he was left out of the squad announcement by Cricket Australia.
No specific reason was provided for Cummins’ exclusion, with the official statement only mentioning that he would continue his preparations in Brisbane. However, there remains a slight possibility of him being added to the squad later on. While Cummins’ absence could be advantageous for England, Mitchell Starc, who excelled in the previous match, will lead the bowling attack alongside Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland.
Usman Khawaja, despite struggling with back spasms in the first Test, is still part of the squad, with Travis Head’s standout performance potentially impacting his place in the team. The final playing XI is yet to be confirmed, with options such as Josh Inglis and Beau Webster available for selection.
The Australia squad for the second Ashes Test includes key players like Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Usman Khawaja, among others. The team will face off against England in the highly anticipated match in Brisbane.