Overview
- Coach Andrew McDonald said Cummins will be included in the provisional 15 to be lodged this week ahead of the January 2 ICC deadline.
- Cummins’ back issue requires further imaging late next month, with replacement permitted if he is ruled out.
- Hazlewood has resumed bowling after hamstring and Achilles setbacks and is on track to be available.
- Tim David sustained a Boxing Day hamstring injury, awaits scans, and is expected by staff to be ready for the tournament opener.
- Australia begin against Ireland in Colombo on February 11, with a three-match T20I series in Pakistan late January shaping preparations.