Australia’s Cummins admits he may not be fit for first Ashes Test
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Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins said yesterday that he was “probably less likely than likely” to be fit for the first Ashes Test next month, but was still clinging to a shred of hope.
Pace spearhead Cummins has not played since picking up a lower back injury in a Test match against the West Indies in July.
Cummins admitted time was running out to get his body ready for the opening Ashes Test beginning in Perth on November 21.
“I’d say probably less likely than likely, but still got a bit of time,” Cummins told reporters, adding that he felt a “bit stiff”.
Cummins said he was still two weeks away from bowling again in the nets and then it would take time to rebuild his fitness to a level where he could play a full part in a Test.
“You want at least a month in the nets, getting used to it,” said Cummins.
“If you’re going to play a Test match you want to make sure you’re right to bowl 20 overs a day and you don’t have to really think about it.
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