Pat Cummins faces tough balancing act in India-Australia ODI series

21.09.2023 - 14:39 thenationalnews.com

Australia will look to get the most out of the upcoming three-match ODI series in India - the best possible preparation for the World Cup that begins early next month in the country.

The Aussies have a number of injury concerns and time is running out for their first-choice team to get up and running before the main 50-over event begins on October 5.

Captain Pat Cummins is hopeful of playing in all three ODIs against India, the first of which is in Mohali on Friday, on his return from a wrist injury.

However, fast bowler Mitchell Starc and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the series opener. Left-arm quick Starc has been recovering from a groin injury sustained during the Ashes series in England, while Maxwell will join the squad on Friday having recovered from an ankle injury. "My wrist is all healed now ...

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After India's six-wicket win against Australia in the fifth match of the tournament at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting said that Pat Cummins' side looked off the mark. While speaking in an ICC video that was shared on Instagram, Ricky Ponting said that it is very important to win matches at the World Cup and finish top of the table. Ponting also added that Australia cannot afford such mistakes in the tournament.

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