Pat Cummins Won't Return To India For Third Test Of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Steve Smith May Lead

24.02.2023 - 09:41 sports.ndtv.com

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, which is scheduled to beging in Indore from March 1.

Cummins, who flew home to Sydney following Australia's defeat in the second Test due to his mother's illness, was expected to return to India for the third Test beginning Wednesday.

However, the 29-year-old has confirmed that he would not be available for the Indore Test due to his mother's illness. In his absence, Steve Smith is expected to lead the series. "I have decided against returning to India at this time.

I feel I am best being here with my family," Cummins was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au. "I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my teammates.

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