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Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test

Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.

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Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in Perth with the star quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injury

The Guardian - UK

Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.

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Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

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Australia boss casts doubt on Pat Cummins’ ability to play full role in Ashes

The series gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Independent UK

Injured Cummins to play key part in Ashes: coach

Australia's captain Pat Cummins will play a key part in the Ashes series, though it may not be in all five Tests, coach Andrew McDonald says.

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“What Year Is This?”: Woman Slams Hotel For “Confusing And Outdated” Dress Code Enforcement

“Surely, in 2025, we have got past policing what women wear.”

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Trial UK and France ‘one in, one out’ scheme designed to curb migrant boat crossings to start within weeks – as it happened

Starmer says in exchange for every migrant returned, another migrant will be allowed to enter the UK legally

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Patient Aussies back teen opener to learn key lesson

Australia's new-look top order failed to fire in Barbados but coach Andrew McDonald has vowed to take a patient approach with recalled opener Sam Konstas.

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Beau Webster’s dependability should give heart to Australia’s Test hopefuls new and old

Sam Konstas has been backed to open again and can look to Webster’s example of composure and calm at the crease

The Guardian - AU

UK politics: Starmer warns Trump’s US tariffs not just ‘short-term tactical exercise’ – as it happened

PM says measures mark ‘the beginning of a new era’ for trade and the global economy

The Guardian - UK

Australia fine for Smith to remain coy on Test future

Australian coach Andrew McDonald won't be pushing Steve Smith to make any firm decisions about his Test future after a blistering series in Sri Lanka.

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Spoilt-for-choice selectors delay Marnus batting call

Marnus Labuschagne's spot in the Test batting order appears up in the air amid a glut of options for selectors with the World Test Championship final looming.

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Quiet debut won't determine Connolly's Test future

Cooper Connolly was only a bit-player on Test debut against Sri Lanka but that hasn't discouraged Australia from considering him a top long-term prospect.

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Cummins' injury could keep Smith captaining Australia

Steve Smith could remain in the hot seat as Australian captain with Pat Cummins "hugely unlikely" to play in the Champions Trophy.

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McDonald feared for Kuhnemann's Sri Lanka tour

Australia were worried for Matt Kuhnemann's tour and unsure about their replacement options before the off-spinner starred in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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There's 'plenty of cricket' left in Ashes-bound Khawaja

Usman Khawaja looks guaranteed to open the batting in this summer's home Ashes after shaking off a tough period to star in the first Test against Sri Lanka.

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Aussies put positive spin on Dubai camp in Test lead-up

Australia will spend five days in the United Arab Emirates ahead of their two-Test series against Sri Lanka.

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Bowler-friendly SCG wicket spices up series finale

The SCG was once the world's hardest ground on which to take a wicket, but a livelier strip offered India a chance of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Coach accuses India of 'intimidation' towards Konstas

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says he checked on teenager Sam Konstas' welfare, claiming India tried to intimidate him with their day-one celebration.

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Test retirement date on hold for opener Khawaja

Australia opener Usman Khawaja knows the end of his Test career is coming soon, but adds he does not know when it might happen.

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Head confirmed for Boxing Day after fitness test

Star Aussie batter Travis Head will play in the Boxing Day Test against India after proving his fitness during a Christmas morning training session at the MCG.

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Who is Sam Konstas? Australia’s 19-year-old set to create history in Boxing Day Test against India

Kostas is set to become Australia men’s youngest Test batting debutant in 71 years with ‘The Baggy Greens' set to roll the dice on a problem position a year out from the Ashes

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Konstas to debut at MCG, Head not certain to play

Teenage opener Sam Konstas will become one of Australia's youngest Test cricketers after being declared to make his debut at the MCG on Boxing Day.

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Australia weigh up adding Webster to Adelaide squad

Australia are considering bringing Beau Webster into their squad for the Adelaide Test, as cover for allrounder Mitch Marsh.

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