Australia captain Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test
Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, head coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.
Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England in Perth next month, head coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.
Captain Harry Brook's brilliant century wasn't enough to rescue England as hosts New Zealand eased to a four-wicket win in the first one-day international on Sunday.
Skipper Pat Cummins has poured cold water on Australia fielding four frontline fast bowlers during the Ashes series against England, saying it was "very unlikely" spinner Nathan Lyon will be overlooked.
England punished some lax New Zealand fielding to win the second T20 international by 65 runs in Christchurch on Monday.
The first T20 international between New Zealand and England was abandoned Saturday after rain prevented the tourists from defending their score of 153-6.
Major doubts over Pat Cummins' fitness and a void at the top of the Australian order has sparked bravado from England six weeks out from the Ashes but David Warner, at least, is having none of it.
Joe Root insists England can end their 10-year long Ashes drought as they bid to finally "bring the urn home" from their tour to Australia later this year.
England managing director Rob Key has urged the tourists not to "get caught doing stupid things" on their Ashes tour of Australia.
Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing to a close a remarkable England career that spanned nearly 15 years, featured two World Cup triumphs, and included numerous memorable Test performances.
Ben Stokes was named as England captain for the Ashes tour as the squad was announced on Tuesday for five Tests in Australia.
Jordan Cox hit a dominant half-century as England secured a 2-0 T20 series win over Ireland with a six-wicket victory on Sunday.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins said Friday he hoped to play in all five Ashes Tests against England but conceded he will need to see how his back injury holds up, local media said.