Overview

• Multiple outlets report the Australia captain is out of the first Test in Perth on 21 November and could miss the entire five-match series if recovery stalls.
• Cricket Australia has declined to comment publicly on Cummins' fitness or the scan results.
• Cummins has not bowled since mid-July and says his preparation has been limited to gym work and cycling with no running or bowling.
• Steve Smith is expected to captain in his absence, based on recent stand-in duties since 2021.
• Selectors are likely to turn to Scott Boland alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to round out the pace attack for Perth.