Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Cummins out for rest of Ashes, Richardson returns
Australia's cricket team has decided that their captain, Pat Cummins, will not play in the rest of the Ashes series against England.
This is because Cummins has a back injury, and the team wants to make sure he gets better instead of risking further damage.
Meanwhile, Jhye Richardson, who has been recovering from shoulder surgery, is set to return to the team for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
On the other hand, England's team management is looking into reports that some players drank too much during their break between matches.
They think this behavior is not acceptable for a professional cricket team.
The team's coach, Brendon McCullum, has expressed his desire to continue in his role but acknowledges that his future is not entirely in his control.
Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the Ashes series due to a back injury, with his T20 World Cup participation also uncertain.
Jhye Richardson is set to return to Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne after recovering from shoulder surgery.
Australia has already retained the Ashes with a 3-0 lead, making Cummins' absence less critical for the series outcome.
England's management is investigating reports of excessive drinking by players during their mid-series break in Noosa, Queensland.
Brendon McCullum, England's head coach, has expressed his desire to continue in his role but acknowledges that his future is not entirely in his control.
- Who
- Australia's cricket team and England's cricket team
- What
- Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the Ashes series, and Jhye Richardson is set to return for Australia; England's management is investigating reports of excessive drinking during their mid-series break.
- When
- Upcoming Boxing Day Test and beyond
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- Cummins' back injury and Australia's decision to prioritize his long-term health; England's management deems excessive drinking unacceptable.
Australia's Team Management
England's Team Management
Handling of Player Injuries
Australia's Team Management
Australia prioritizes long-term player health, pulling Cummins from the series to avoid further risk to his back injury.
England's Team Management
England's management is investigating reports of excessive drinking during the team's mid-series break, deeming it unacceptable.
- Pat Cummins' Injury
- Lumber stress reaction
- Cummins' Last Play
- Third Ashes Test in Adelaide
- T20 World Cup
- Cummins' participation uncertain due to injury
- Brendon McCullum's Contract
- Until the end of the 2027 ODI World Cup
- England's Last Test Win in Australia
- 2010-11 series
- England's Current Test Losing Streak in Australia
- 18 matches
- England's Mid-Series Break
- Four-night stay in Noosa, Queensland
- Jhye Richardson's Return
- Set to return for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne
Sources
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