Smith to captain Australia in 1st Ashes Test
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Australia's interim captain Steve Smith warns England of 'tricky' batting conditions on Australian pitches as Pat Cummins misses the first Ashes Test in Perth. Smith highlights the challenges batters face on seam-friendly surfaces,
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Australian captain Pat Cummins begins return to bowling with limited net session in Sydney
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins completes a brief return to bowling as he steps up his bid to play in the Ashes series against England.
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Ashes 2025: Massive Blow for Australia as Pat Cummins to Miss 1st Test; Steve Smith to Lead
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the 1st Test of Ashes 2025 due to his lumbar stress injury. The 32-year-old is still not completely recovered and playing in the opener in Perth on November 21 is just out of the question.
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