Australia captain Pat Cummins.
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Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins on Friday pulled out of the third Test in opposition to India after flying dwelling mid-tour to spend time along with his severely unwell mom.
Former captain Steve Smith will briefly exchange Cummins as skipper, with Australia scrambling to save lots of face following two heavy losses in a nightmare begin to the tour.
“I have decided against returning to India at this time. I feel I am best being here with my family,” Cummins stated in a press release.
“I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my teammates. Thanks for your understanding.”
Cummins returned to Australia earlier this week citing a “serious family illness”, however was initially anticipated to return to India in time for the third Test.
India maintain an unassailable 2-0 lead within the four-match collection after Australia misplaced the second Test by six wickets.
Talismanic opening batter David Warner was earlier this week dominated out of the Third take a look at after struggling a concussion and an elbow fracture.
Veteran quick bowler Josh Hazlewood has additionally been scratched after failing to recuperate from an Achilles tendon harm.
Spin bowler Ravindra Jadeja tore by Australia’s batting with figures of 7-42 throughout the second Test, because the guests have been bowled out for a dismal 113 of their second innings and misplaced by six wickets.
The third Test in Indore begins on March 1.
