Pat Cummins Ruled Out of First Ashes Test with Back Injury, Coach Hopeful of Brisbane Return
By: The Trek News Desk Australia captain and pace spearhead Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test in Perth due to a persistent lower-back injury. Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that Cummins will miss the series opener against England, starting November 21, with Steve Smith stepping in as captain. Cummins has…