Cummins to miss first Ashes Test, Smith to lead Australia at Perth
Melbourne [Australia], October 27 (ANI): Australian skipper Pat Cummins is set to miss the first Ashes Test at Perth due to a back stress injury, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stated on Monday.
In his absence, star batter Steve Smith will be donning the captaincy armband for the first Test at Perth, with Cummins now aiming to be fit for the second Test in Brisbane from December 4.
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