Cricket
Pat Cummins ruled out of limited-overs action, Mitchell Starc announces T20I retirement
Pat Cummins sidelined with a lower back issue, ruling him out of the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India
Despite the setback, selectors remain confident with Pat Cummins expected to return in time for the Ashes 2025 this November.
Pat Cummins has 91 wickets in 19 Ashes Tests at an average of 24.10, including 18 scalps in the 2023 series alone
Mitchell Starc has retired from T20 internationals, finishing with 79 wickets in 65 matches and the highlight of Australia’s 2021 World Cup triumph
Pat Cummins is targeting a Test return for the 2025 Ashes, while Mitchell Starc shifts focus to the India Test tour, the Ashes, and the 2027 ODI World Cup