Australia skipper Pat Cummins is about to miss the third Test match of the continuing Border-Gavaskar Trophy due to personal points. The Australian skipper at the moment in his homeland was a doubt for the third Test having cited personal causes to flyback. With Cummins lacking out, Steve Smith is likely to take charge of the crew within the third Test in Indore which kickstarts on March 1.
Cummins to miss Indore Test
According to Espncricinfo, the Aussie skipper’s mom has been affected by sickness and noticed him return to his native Australia after the conclusion of the second Test in Delhi. It was reported that Cummins can be again for the Indore Test nonetheless, it has now been confirmed that he is not going to be main the facet.
Steve Smith likely to take charge
As issues stand, Steve Smith will likely be first the person in charge of the Aussie facet whereas Cummins misses out. Smith final took charge of the nationwide facet in December 2021 within the second Ashes Test when Cummins contracted Covid-19. The Aussie stand-in skipper was additionally the person in charge after they misplaced the sequence in 2016-17.
Australia already with out huge names
The Baggy Greens are already with out the providers of David Warner and Josh Hazlewood, with each out of the Test sequence. Warner sustained a hairline fracture to his elbow and suffered a concussion throughout the second Test in Delhi. Ashton Agar has additionally returned house to play the remainder of the Sheffield Shield match.
Cummins to be again for Ahmedabad Test?
The Aussies skipper will likely be again in India subsequent month to lead the ODI facet whereas query marks stay on his participation within the fourth Test. The Ahmedabad Test will begin on March 9, which ought to give ample time for Cummins to make his return to the facet. He alongside with David Warner will likely be within the contingent for the limited-overs sequence which begins on March 17 in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
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