Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Cummins Out; Smith to Captain Australia in Perth Ashes
Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, won't be playing in the first Ashes Test in Perth because of a back injury.
Steve Smith, a former captain, will take his place and lead the team.
Cummins is recovering from an injury he got during a tour of the West Indies.
He is expected to start bowling soon.
The coach hopes Cummins will be fit for the second Test in Brisbane, starting December 4.
Scott Boland may replace Cummins in the Perth match.
Cummins will still travel with the team to Perth.
Pat Cummins is out of the first Ashes Test due to a back injury.
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the opening Test in Perth.
The first Test starts November 21, 2025.
Cummins is recovering from a back stress injury sustained in June.
Coach is optimistic about Cummins returning for the second Test.
- Who
- Pat Cummins and Steve Smith
- What
- Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener, Smith to captain
- When
- November 21, 2025
- Where
- Perth
- Why
- Back stress injury
- Player
- Pat Cummins
- Injury
- Back Stress
- Replacement Captain
- Steve Smith
- Test Series
- Ashes
- Match Location
- Perth
- Start Date
- November 21, 2025
- Possible Replacement
- Scott Boland
Sources
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