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Pat Cummins (Image Source: Twitter)
Pat Cummins led Australia in the recently concluded Ashes 2023 as the series ended 2-2. However, the Aussies managed to retain the Ashes. But, Cummins reportedly played the last match with a broken wrist and now reports have come out that he might miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against India just before the ODI World Cup in October.
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India are currently in West Indies, busy playing in the five-match T20I series after a two-match Test series and three-match ODI series. After this, they will play a three-match T20I series in Ireland followed by the Asia Cup. Then, they will host the Aussies at home before the World Cup. However, the Men in Blue will begin their World Cup campaign against the Aussies on 8 October in Chennai.
Pat Cummins played six Tests continuously in the last few months
Regarding Cummins, Cricket Australia (CA) have yet to share any details about the injury. The series is scheduled to begin on 22 September in Mohali. According to the reports of the 'Sydney Morning Herald', "two sources with knowledge of the matter but not authorised to speak publicly say medical staff have not ruled out a possible fracture." However, the injury did not cause any problem with his bowling but while batting, it was quite evident. CA are most likely to announce the squad for both the upcoming South Africa and India tour next week.
Mitchell Marsh’s name has come out as he might replace Cummins in his absence. He is also in contention to become the new T20I skipper for the Aussies. Last time, Cummins came back home due to some personal reasons. Hence, Steve Smith led the team to an ODI series victory just before the IPL 2023. Pat Cummins played all five Ashes Tests and the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India in the last few months. The South Africa tour consists of three T20Is and five ODIs, starting August 30.
Here is how fans have reacted:
steve smith again captaining, what a contest
— rishiism (@rishiism_) August 5, 2023
Advantage for India 🥵
— 𝚁𝚞𝚗 𝙼𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎⚡ (@82off52) August 5, 2023
Fear of Rohit Sharma
— User45 (@140off113) August 5, 2023
Australia could win the wc if Cummins gets ruled out .
— Husain 🇰🇷 (@husain_tweets18) August 5, 2023
Steve Smith captaincy era again 🌝 Last time they won it against India under him
— Shantanu 🏏🎧 (@Shantanu630) August 5, 2023
Smith would be scoring 0,0,7 but somehow do some changes in bowling to win the series.
— pANDA (@skmtutu) August 5, 2023
Nothing just he wants to play direct wc only.. No Tinpot Series
— SantoshSPEAKS (@SmpPhukan) August 5, 2023
We shouldn't experiment in that series. We should play our full strength team.
— Naman Thakur (@NaMAn01724075) August 5, 2023