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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Blanche

Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

Pat Cummins’ fitness will be carefully managed ahead of the Ashes (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been diagnosed with a back problem, with less than three months to go before this winter’s Ashes series.

The 32-year-old has lumbar bone stress in his lower back, a typical fast bowler’s reaction to a high workload.

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