Pat Cummins Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026 Due to Back Injury
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 14:44
Pat Cummins Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026 Due to Back Injury
- •Star Australian fast bowler and Test-ODI captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a back injury, a major blow for the team.
- •Cricket Australia announced Ben Dwarshuis as Cummins' replacement, citing his left-arm pace, fielding, lower-order batting, and variations as key assets.
- •Cummins' back injury had previously limited his participation in the Ashes series, raising concerns about his long-term fitness and workload management.
- •His absence will be a significant loss for Australia, as Cummins is a brilliant bowler and a strong leader, having led Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL 2024 final.
- •Experienced batsman Steve Smith was also not included in the squad, having previously acknowledged his T20 World Cup selection was unlikely.
Why It Matters: Pat Cummins is out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury, with Ben Dwarshuis named as his replacement.
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