Overview
- He has missed the Perth opener and the day-night Brisbane Test after a back injury sustained on the West Indies tour.
- After bowling pain-free in Perth and training in Brisbane, he was considered for the Gabba but was held back on risk grounds.
- The selection group abandoned a reduced-overs plan, judging it unfair on the attack and his responsibilities as captain.
- He still must prove durability with consecutive-day bowling before selection for the match scheduled in mid-December at Adelaide Oval.
- Australia are also without Josh Hazlewood, Steve Smith has captained in Cummins’ absence, and the hosts lead the series 1-0.