Australia skipper Pat Cummins might miss the three-match ODI sequence towards India subsequent month, having performed the fifth Ashes Test with a suspected damaged wrist.
Cricket Australia (CA) is but to disclose the small print of Cummins’ injured left wrist.
The males from Down Under will fly to India for the ODI sequence, which is slated to start on September 22 in Mohali.
However, “two sources with knowledge of the matter but not authorised to speak publicly say medical staff have not ruled out a possible fracture,” in response to the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Australian tempo spearhead had injured his wrist on the opening day of the ultimate Ashes Test on the Oval final week. He had performed the rest of the Test with a heavily-strapped wrist, and whereas the harm didn’t seem to impede Cummins’ bowling, the skipper’s discomfort whereas batting was evident.
However, after enjoying six Tests in two months, together with the World Test Championship (WTC) closing towards India, Cummins was anticipated to take a while off.
CA is prone to announce the squads for Australia’s upcoming white-ball assignments, that features the tour of South Africa and India, subsequent week.
Mitchell Marsh is anticipated to steer in Cummins’ absence. The all-rounder can also be in rivalry to be named Australia’s T20 skipper.
Star batter Steve Smith had captained Australia in Cummins’ absence in India earlier this 12 months.
Australia is scheduled to play three T20Is and 5 ODIs towards South Africa, beginning August 30, following which it’ll journey to India for the ODIs.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com