Web desk: Australia is anxiously awaiting the results of scans on captain Pat Cummins’ injured ankle, which will decide his availability for the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Pat Cummins is no certainty to play in the Champions Trophy with Australia’s captain to undergo scans on a sore ankle.
With Cummins already sitting out the Test tour of Sri Lanka for the impending birth of his child, Cricket Australia confirmed on Thursday the quick was also managing ankle pain.
Officials are unsure about the severity of the injury, or whether he will be fit to return for Australia’s first match in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan on February 22.
“We’ll have to wait and see when that scan comes back and see how it’s tracking,” chief selector George Bailey said.
“There’s a little bit of work to do.
“We’ll probably get a bit more information around where that’s at.”
The absence of Cummins would be a major blow for Australia, who have had an eye on the Champions’ Trophy since lifting the 50-over World Cup in 2023.
