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Australia Test captain Pat Cummins to miss upcoming England matches

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins will sit out the upcoming one-day and T20 series against England, joining quick bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood in a strategic rest ahead of a demanding summer schedule. The decision comes as the pace battery prepares for a grueling 10-match Test campaign spanning just 14 weeks, with selectors opting to preserve their fitness for the longer format.

Meanwhile, the Australian squad will feature debutants Mahli Beardman and Lachlan Shaw in the shorter formats, with three ODIs and five T20s set to follow the Test grind. The rotation reflects Australia’s focus on balancing workload across formats as they gear up for a packed international calendar.

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