Australia captain Pat Cummins likely to miss India ODIs due to injury: Reports

Pat Cummins reportedly played the fifth test of Ashes 2023 with a broken wrist.

Australia’s cricket team face a huge blow as their captain Pat Cummins, might be forced to sit out for the highly anticipated three-match ODI series against India just ahead of the much-awaited ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The 30-year-old fast bowler is believed to have played the final Ashes 2023 match against England with a suspected broken wrist. As there has been no official update from Cricket Australia, the team faces an unsettling challenge with their skipper’s potential absence.

With the World Cup 2023 around the corner and set to commence on October 5, every team is striving to be in peak form and shape. Unfortunately, Australia’s preparations have dealt a severe blow as their leader and a crucial pillar of their bowling attack is likely to miss the ODI series against India due to an injury sustained.

The setback for Australia was rooted in the final Ashes Test at The Oval in London, where Cummins reportedly played despite nursing a broken wrist. While Cricket Australia is yet to confirm the exact nature and severity of his injury, “two undisclosed sources close to the matter have claimed that medical staff have not ruled out a possible fracture,” The Sydney Morning Herald reported

New captain to be appointed for Australia on Pat Cummins’ absence

Looking ahead, Cricket Australia is expected to announce the squads for upcoming white-ball tours of South Africa and India in the next week, with Mitchell Marsh likely to assume leadership responsibilities in Cummins’ absence. Moreover, there are speculations that Marsh might also be named Australia’s T20I captain, adding further intrigue to the team dynamics.

The absence of their esteemed captain will undoubtedly leave a void in both the bowling attack and leadership, making their journey to the World Cup even more difficult. The team will need to rally together, strategize effectively, and rely on their collective strength to overcome this significant hurdle and compete at their best on the global stage.

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