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Australia head coach not giving up hope of having Pat Cummins for Ashes opener

Cummins returned to running this week as he recovers from lumbar bone stress in his lower back.

The Independent UK

Cummins 'a lot more optimistic' for first Test

Pat Cummins could soon learn if he will be fit for the first Ashes Test, with coach Andrew McDonald insistent his captain is still a chance to play.

AAP

Limited prep won't be a worry for Cummins: Starc

Mitchell Starc says Pat Cummins needs less time bowling than some other quicks to prepare for Tests, as Australia's pace ace fights to be fit for the Ashes.

AAP

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Pat Cummins: Australia captain 'surprised' by reports he could miss entire Ashes series

It had been suggested that lingering back problem would definitely rule skipper out of First Test and potentially all five

Evening Standard

Pat Cummins set to miss start of Ashes and could be absent for whole series

Cummins will all but definitely miss the first Ashes Test as his entire series is clouded with doubt

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins to miss first Ashes Test and possibly whole series – reports

The Wallabies captain has been sidelined with a back problem.

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series

Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in Perth with the star quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injury

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Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes

Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series.

AAP

'Runs': Lyon has simple advice for Konstas before Ashes

Nathan Lyon will captain NSW for the first time when the Sheffield Shield starts this weekend and he will not be heaping advice onto teammate Sam Konstas.

AAP

Pat Cummins not ruling out playing all five Ashes Tests despite back problem

Australia’s captain says his starting aim is the whole series but he will not go into a Test where he feels like he could break down.

The Independent UK

Cummins offers Penrith plenty in fly-on-the-wall visit

Test captain Pat Cummins has joined forces with four-time NRL premiers Penrith, meeting with coaches ahead of their do-or-die semi-final against Canterbury.

AAP

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

AAP

Australia boss casts doubt on Pat Cummins’ ability to play full role in Ashes

The series gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Independent UK

Injured Cummins to play key part in Ashes: coach

Australia's captain Pat Cummins will play a key part in the Ashes series, though it may not be in all five Tests, coach Andrew McDonald says.

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Hardie joins list of injured Aussie quicks

Aaron Hardie has become the latest fast bowler to be ruled out of the Australia A tour of India, after suffering a shoulder injury in state training.

AAP

Cummins feels stress on his back, but not bowling depth

Pat Cummins is adamant there are no depth issues around Australia's bowling ahead of the Ashes, at a time when England are building back towards full strength.

The Guardian - UK

England opt to take ultra-cautious approach over Wood’s injury return

Mark Wood is set to miss the entire home summer, with England deciding to take an ultra-cautious route with the fast bowler they deem central to their Ashes hopes

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ in bid to be fit for Ashes

The Australia captain is recovering from lumbar bone stress.

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'Take risks': Cummins determined to be right for Ashes

Admitting he would be "devastated" to miss the Ashes, Australia captain Pat Cummins is hopeful he will be right to play in the series opener in Perth.

The Independent UK

Pat Cummins diagnosed with back problem but expected to be fit for Ashes opener

The Ashes gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Guardian - AU

Pat Cummins ready to ‘take a few risks’ with rehab to be fit for first Ashes Test

Australia captain to miss home white-ball series against India, while Mitchell Starc has retired from T20Is as the squad is named to tour New Zealand

AAP

Selectors expect injured Cummins to be fit for Ashes

Pat Cummins is racing the clock to be fit for the first Ashes Test in November, with the Australia captain dealing with back stress.

The Guardian - AU

Australia unfazed by England’s aggression before Ashes, says Scott Boland

Fast bowler hoping for selection after hat-trick against West Indies with the home Ashes series starting in Perth on 21 November

AAP

Boland the best in 100 years, but remains unlucky man

Scott Boland can add a Test hat-trick to his incredible late-career surge, with the Victorian also holding a 100-year best in international cricket.

The Guardian - AU

Cameron Green plays lone hand as Australia batting woes worsen in West Indies

Australia collapse under lights to reach 99 for 6 with a lead of 181 runs at stumps after bowlers on both sides wreak havoc on day two of the third Test

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