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Pat Cummins is determined to participate in the Ashes series, despite battling a back injury stemming from a heavy workload. He will miss upcoming white-ball series and Sheffield Shield games to focus on recovery. Cummins is willing to take risks to play, prioritising the Ashes and trusting his ability to quickly regain form even without much preparation.

Pat Cummins will miss the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India due to lumbar bone stress, jeopardizing his Ashes preparation. The injury, discovered after persistent back soreness following the West Indies tour, necessitates further management and rehabilitation. Cricket Australia aims to have Cummins ready for the Ashes series, closely monitoring his progress.

Mitchell Starc retired from T20 internationals, five months before the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The 35-year-old fast bowler reiterated his commitment to playing Tests and one-dayers for Australia.

Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 Internationals to prioritize Test and ODI cricket, finishing as Australia's second-highest T20I wicket-taker. He aims to stay fresh for upcoming Indian Test tour, Ashes, and 2027 ODI World Cup. Australia named their squad for the T20 series against New Zealand, with Ben Dwarshuis joining the pace attack.

Heinrich Klaasen recently shared a fun glimpse into the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team dynamics. In a lighthearted interaction, he playfully trolled Pat Cummins' acting skills while praising Ishan Kishan as the team's best actor, and also highlighted Kishan's careful grooming habits. Klaasen also humorously suggested Adam Zampa as a hairstyle competitor, revealing the team's off-field banter.

West Indies coach Daren Sammy faced a fine of 15% of his match fee for publicly criticizing TV umpire Adrian Holdstock's DRS rulings during the first test against Australia. Sammy expressed concerns about consistency after contentious decisions at Kensington Oval. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was also penalized 15% of his fee for his send-off to Australian skipper Pat Cummins.

Steve Smith is poised to rejoin the Australian Test squad by Sunday for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, following recovery from a finger injury. His return could bolster Australia's batting lineup, which showed vulnerabilities in the first Test. Smith has been progressing well in New York, and his participation hinges on his performance in upcoming net sessions.