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Australia captain Cummins to miss second Ashes Test

Australia captain Cummins to miss second Ashes Test

Summary

Australia will not have captain Pat Cummins for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane as he is still recovering from a back injury. Steve Smith will continue as the stand-in captain for the match, and Australia will field the same team from the first Test.

Key Facts

  • Pat Cummins is missing the second Ashes Test due to recovery from a back injury.
  • Steve Smith is the stand-in captain for the Australian team.
  • Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is also injured and unavailable for the match.
  • Australia won the first Test against England in Perth.
  • Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the first Test and was named player of the match.
  • Australia has not lost an Ashes Test in Brisbane since 1986.
  • England has planned additional training sessions before the second Test.
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