AUS Vs SA: Pat Cummins out of limited overs series against South Africa, due to injury

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Pat Cummins are planning to return from the T20 series against New Zealand in early October. Apart from this, he can also participate in limited overs matches against India before Ashes. Also, he can also play domestic cricket for New South Wales in Sheffield Shield.

Delhi: Australian cricket team captain and fast bowler Pat Cummins will be out of the limited overs series against South Africa next month. His main focus is on the preparations for the prestigious Ashes series to be held later this year.

Stark and Head have also been given rest

Along with Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head were also rested in the recent T20 series against the West Indies. Team management believes that prominent players should focus on adequate rest and fitness before the upcoming domestic season.

Cummins can return in October

Hazlewood will play against South Africa

On the other hand, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will separate from the team after the Test series against the West Indies, but will be available for a limited overs series against South Africa in August. Javier Bartlett has been included in the team for his tour of West Indies.

South Africa tour program

Three T20s and three ODIs will be played between Australia and South Africa from August 10 to 24. These matches will be held in cities like Darwin, Cairns and McKay.

A look at Cummins’ ODI captaincy

Significantly, Pat Cummins has captained Australia in only two ODI matches since the World Cup 2023 final last year. During the Test series against India, he suffered an ankle injury, due to which he was also out of the ICC Champions Trophy this year.

It is clear from this decision that the Australian team management is cautious about the fitness of their main players and wants to see them fully ready for a big tournament like Ashes.