{"id":489,"date":"2025-10-27T13:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/sports\/?p=489"},"modified":"2025-10-27T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T07:51:23","slug":"australian-skipper-pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-ashes-test-check-out-the-official-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/sports\/australian-skipper-pat-cummins-ruled-out-of-ashes-test-check-out-the-official-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Skipper Pat Cummins Ruled Out of Ashes Test? Check Out the Official Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia\u2019s Test captain<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espncricinfo.com\/cricketers\/pat-cummins-489889\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pat Cummins<\/a><\/strong> has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test due to a back injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday, October 27, 2025. The series begins on November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth, and Steve Smith will step in as captain for the opening match. Cummins\u2019 absence comes as a big blow for Australia, both in leadership and bowling strength.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8 JUST IN: Steve Smith will captain Australia for the first Ashes Test in Perth <br><br>Pat Cummins has been formally ruled out of the series opener having not resumed bowling as yet <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/theashes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#theashes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ausvseng?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ausvseng<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CricketTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CricketTwitter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b5L5MKvIMh\">pic.twitter.com\/b5L5MKvIMh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cricbuzz\/status\/1982628777827131575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Official Update: Why Cummins Is Missing the Opener&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical reports confirmed that Cummins is dealing with a stress injury in his lower back. He hasn\u2019t bowled since July\u2019s West Indies tour and has only just started light running. Despite progress in his recovery, he has \u201crun out of time\u201d to regain full fitness for the first Test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia\u2019s Head coach Andrew McDonald mentioned they\u2019re hopeful Cummins will return for the second Test in Brisbane, starting December 4. Until then, Smith will lead the team, his first Ashes Test as captain since 2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This setback forces the selectors to rethink their pace attack. With Cummins out, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland are expected to form the frontline trio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pat Cummins\u2019 Impact in the Last Ashes Series&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 2023 Ashes series held in England, Australia and England drew 2-2, allowing Australia to retain the urn. Cummins\u2019 contribution, both as a bowler and captain, was crucial in several tight moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Edgbaston, in the first Test, Cummins guided Australia to a dramatic two-wicket victory. His unbeaten 44 runs alongside Nathan Lyon turned what seemed a certain defeat into a win that set the tone for the series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf While not the highest wicket-taker, Cummins\u2019 ability to deliver at critical times and manage his bowlers smartly kept Australia competitive throughout.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25cf His calm and steady leadership was praised by both teammates and experts, and it played an important role in handling England\u2019s quick and aggressive \u201cBazball\u201d style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cummins finished the 2023 series with 18 wickets, often breaking key partnerships and bowling long spells with discipline. Beyond numbers, his leadership style gave Australia balance, combining aggression with patience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/tradebrains.in\/sports\/shreyas-iyer-in-icu-indian-vice-captain-hospitalised-in-sydney-after-horrific-injury-whats-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shreyas Iyer in ICU: Indian Vice-Captain Hospitalised in Sydney After Horrific Injury; What\u2019s Next?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why His Absence Matter&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bowling Impact<\/strong>: Cummins\u2019 consistency with line and length makes him one of the hardest fast bowlers to face in modern cricket. He\u2019s known for maintaining pressure over long spells, a trait vital in Ashes Tests that often stretch into the fifth day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leadership<\/strong>: Since taking over as captain in 2021, Cummins has been the calm voice of Australia\u2019s Test team. His leadership guided the side to victories in the 2023 World Test Championship Final and Ashes retention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Team Balance<\/strong>: Cummins can bat well in the lower order, which helps Australia a lot. Without him, the tail looks lighter, and those small but important runs may be harder to find in close games.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What It Means for the Perth Test&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without Cummins, Australia\u2019s bowling attack will rely more heavily on Mitchell Starc\u2019s pace and Hazlewood\u2019s control. Scott Boland, known for his accuracy and seam movement, is likely to return to the playing XI.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For England, this news provides a small boost. Facing an Australian side without their leader and strike bowler in the series opener eases early pressure, especially after losing the 2023 series opener to Cummins\u2019 late heroics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, with Steve Smith\u2019s vast experience, Australia has a balanced hand at the helm. Smith\u2019s record, 23 wins from 40 Tests, shows he knows how to lead from the front, giving fans reason to stay cheerful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia hopes Cummins will return later in the series. His comeback depends on how his back heals in the next two weeks. As the Ashes 2025-26 begins, it\u2019s an early challenge for the team, but if history is anything to go by, Cummins will fight back strongly once he\u2019s fit again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Written by Kinjal Walantra&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia\u2019s Test captain Pat Cummins has officially been ruled out of the first Ashes Test due to a back injury, Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday, October 27, 2025. The series begins on November 21 at Optus Stadium in Perth, and Steve Smith will step in as captain for the opening match. 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