Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, is likely to miss the second Ashes Test as Australia announced an unchanged 14-man squad for the upcoming day-night match in Brisbane. Cummins, who was sidelined in the previous match due to a back issue, showed promising progress during practice sessions but was left out of the squad with no official explanation provided.
Despite Cummins’ absence, Australia’s victory in the first Test was notable. Mitchell Starc, who excelled in the previous match, will continue to lead the bowling attack alongside Brendan Doggett and Scott Boland. Usman Khawaja, despite struggling with back spasms, remains in the squad, with uncertainty surrounding his place in the playing XI.
The Australia squad for the second Ashes Test against England includes Steve Smith as captain, along with other key players such as Alex Carey, Travis Head, and Mitchell Starc. Sky has also announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming season, offering a wide range of live matches, including over 200 live Premier League games.
The development comes as Sky aims to enhance its sports coverage and provide viewers with an extensive selection of live sporting events.