Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the second Ashes Test as the home team sticks with the same 14-man squad for the upcoming day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins, who sat out the previous Test due to a back issue, showed promise in practice sessions but was left out of the squad announcement.
The reason for Cummins’ exclusion was not disclosed, only mentioning that he will travel to Brisbane to continue his preparations. Despite a chance that he could be added to the squad later, his absence remains advantageous for England.
In Cummins’ absence, Mitchell Starc, hailed for his exceptional performance in the previous Test, will lead the bowling attack, supported by Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland. Usman Khawaja, who struggled with back spasms, is retained in the squad, with uncertainty over his inclusion in the playing XI.
The Australia squad for the second Ashes Test includes familiar names like Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Marnus Labuschagne, among others. Additionally, Sky has enhanced its TV and sports bundle, offering a wide range of channels and live sports coverage, including the Premier League, EFL, Formula 1, darts, and golf.