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Cummins likely to miss first ODI with quicks prioritising Test preparations

Pat Cummins is anticipated to sit out the opening match of the upcoming one-day international series. The decision forms part of a broader management strategy for Australia's premier fast-bowling unit, which also includes Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

All three pacemen are slated for careful workload monitoring throughout the three-game fixture sequence, as team management places greater emphasis on getting them ready for the red-ball matches. Cummins joined the squad in South Africa later than his teammates.