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Phil Blanche

RARE PHOTOS: Pat cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for ashes opener | Rare Historical Photos

Pat Cummins’ fitness will be carefully managed ahead of the Ashes (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been diagnosed with a back problem, with less than three months to go before this winter’s Ashes series.

The 32-year-old has lumbar bone stress in his lower back, a typical fast bowler’s reaction to a high workload.

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