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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
David Charlesworth

Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ in bid to be fit for Ashes

Pat Cummins has taken 309 wickets in 71 Tests (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Pat Cummins is prepared to “take a few risks” and be “aggressive” in his recovery from a back injury to lead Australia in this winter’s Ashes series.

Australia’s captain will be absent for their upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India because of lumbar bone stress, a common injury among fast bowlers with intense workloads.

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