Cummins admits he may not be fit

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins said yesterday that he was “probably less likely than likely” to be fit for the first Ashes Test next month, but was still clinging to a shred of hope.

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Pace spearhead Cummins has not played since picking up a lower back injury in a Test match against the West Indies in July.

Skipper Cummins admitted time was running out to get his body ready for the opening Ashes Test which starts in Perth on 21 November.

“I’d say probably less likely than likely, but still got a bit of time,” Cummins told reporters, adding that he felt a “bit stiff”.