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Cummins is expected to make Ashes opener

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September 03, 2025

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been diagnosed with a back problem, fewer than three months before this winter's Ashes series.

The 32-year-old has lumbar bone stress in his lower back but Cricket Australia is confident he will be fit for the first Test against England in Perth on November 21.

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