Pat Cummins: News
Pat Cummins is an international cricket player from Australia who is serving as the vice-captain for the Australian national cricket team, as of 2021. The fast bowler and the right-handed batsman captains as well as plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Cummins was born on May 8, 1993, in New South Wales. He has played 34 Test matches and 69 ODIs in his cricket career. Cummins used to play junior cricket for the Glenbrook Blaxland Cricket Club. He emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the 2010-11 KFC T20 Big Bash League and was declared Man of the Match. His first-class debut came in March 2011 against Tasmania where he took his first four-wicket haul. In 2014, Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Delhi Daredevils bought him before IPL 2017 and Mumbai Indians bought him during the 2018 IPL auction. However, KKR bought him again in the 2020 IPL auction which made him one of the most expensive overseas players in the history of IPL auction.
T20 World Cup: Australia may follow 'Head-like' strategy with Cummins
The Australian cricket team is considering a 'Head-like' strategy for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Cummins, Hazlewood, David included in Australia's provisional T20 WC squad
Australia has announced its preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, starting on February 7.
Will Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood play 2026 T20 World Cup?
Australia's provisional squad for the impending ICC Men's T20 World Cup could see the return of experienced pacers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Ashes: Webster, Inglis released for BBL duty before Sydney Test
Australian cricketers Beau Webster and Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play one match each in the Big Bash League (BBL).
MCG Test: Australia out to pile on England's Ashes misery
The fourth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series is set to begin on December 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
ICC Test Rankings: Head, Cummins rise after Australia's Ashes win
Australia's players have made significant strides in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
Will Pat Cummins be available for 2026 T20 World Cup?
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins will not be seen in the remaining Ashes matches.
Ashes: No Lyon, Cummins in Australia's squad for Boxing-Day Test
Team Australia has announced a major shake-up in its squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test match.
Jhye Richardson nears return to Australia's Ashes squad after surgery
Jhye Richardson is on the verge of making a comeback into Australia's Test squad for the Boxing Day Test.
'Why doesn't ICC pay for DRS?': Starc questions Snicko tech
Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc has called out the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its failure to pay for Decision Review System (DRS) technology in international cricket.
Ashes 2025-26: Will Pat Cummins feature in Boxing-Day Test?
Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that he is unlikely to play in the upcoming Boxing-Day Test against England in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australia retain Ashes after defeating England in 3rd Test: Stats
Team Australia has successfully retained the Ashes by winning the third Test match against England by 82 runs at the Adelaide Oval.
Pat Cummins becomes second captain to complete 150 Test wickets
Australia's captain Pat Cummins has achieved a major milestone, becoming only the second captain to complete 150 wickets in Test cricket.
Ashes, Adelaide Test: England 6 down, stare at series defeat
England are on the verge of losing the Ashes series after a disappointing performance in the third Test.
Ashes: Pat Cummins shines on comeback, surpasses Brett Lee
Australian captain Pat Cummins made a sensational return to Test cricket, surpassing the wicket tally of fast-bowling legend Brett Lee.
'Needs to be sacked': Mitchell Starc fumes at controversial Snicko
The Snickometer technology has come under fire in the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval.
Ashes 3rd Test: Australia dominate proceedings on Day 2
Australia are well on top of England in the 3rd Ashes Test after dominating the proceedings on Day 2 at the Adelaide Oval.
Ashes: Pat Cummins claims historic 12th dismissal of Joe Root
Australian captain Pat Cummins has truly made England's batting mainstay Joe Root his bunny in Test cricket.
Listing overseas players with over ₹20cr deals in IPL auctions
Cameron Green has shattered the record for the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
Ashes: England face Pat Cummins-led Australia in must-win Adelaide Test
England's hopes of reclaiming the 2025/26 Ashes are hanging by a thread as they head into the 3rd Test against Australia at Adelaide.
Ashes, Adelaide Test: Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon return; Khawaja dropped
Star opener Usman Khawaja has been dropped from Australia's Playing XI for the 3rd Ashes Test match in Adelaide. His exclusion raises questions about his future with the national team.
How has Pat Cummins fared at Adelaide Oval (Tests)? Stats
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins was named in the squad for the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
IPL 2026 auction: How Sunrisers Hyderabad stack up
More than 300 players will go under the hammer in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction set to take place on December 16.
Can England bounce back in 3rd Ashes Test? Carey opines
Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has said that England's players could benefit from their mid-Ashes trip to Noosa.
Cummins returns as Australia name squad for 3rd Ashes Test
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has been named in the squad for the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.
Will Pat Cummins be available for 3rd Ashes Test?
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is all set to make his comeback in the third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval.
Injured Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes 2025-26: Details here
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been officially ruled out of the remainder of the 2025-26 Ashes series due to a fresh injury setback.
Josh Hazlewood's Ashes hopes suffer fresh injury setback: Details
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's participation in the ongoing Ashes 2025 series is now in jeopardy. The 34-year-old suffered a new injury during his hamstring rehabilitation.
Is Usman Khawaja fully fit ahead of 2nd Ashes Test?
Australia's Usman Khawaja has cleared his fitness test, confirming his readiness for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.
'Tough to put a timeline': Josh Hazlewood on Ashes comeback
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has revealed that he is targeting a return in the latter part of the ongoing Ashes series.
Ashes: Cummins misses 2nd Test as Australia name unchanged squad
Team Australia has announced an unchanged squad for the second Ashes Test against England, to be held at the Gabba.
Australia's Ashes squad bolstered as Josh Hazlewood returns to training
In a major boost for Australia, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to training as he recovers from a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Is Hazlewood out of Ashes? Andrew McDonald reacts to reports
Australian cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on the fitness of fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Injured Josh Hazlewood to miss entire Ashes series: Report
Australia's star fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, is likely to miss the remainder of the Ashes series owing to a hamstring injury.
Ashes: Starc completes 200 WTC wickets with historic match 10-fer
Mitchell Starc has made history by taking a stunning 10-wicket haul in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium.
Mitchell Starc becomes first left-arm pacer with 100 Ashes wickets
Mitchell Starc gave Australia a perfect start in the first Test of the Ashes series against England in Perth.
Cummins eyes Ashes return after bowling in Perth heat: Details
Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, is inching closer to a comeback in the second Ashes Test.
Ashes 2025-26: Ben Duckett opines on England's 'evolving' playing style
England opener Ben Duckett has said that the team's aggressive style of Test cricket is evolving beyond what some may have perceived as recklessness.
Not worried about age factor in bowling attack: Josh Hazlewood
Australian paceman Josh Hazlewood has dismissed concerns over the age of his team's bowling attack for the upcoming Ashes series.
Cummins steps up bowling with eyes on 2nd Ashes Test
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has stepped up his bowling during New South Wales (NSW) training.
Ashes: Australia announce 1st Test squad; Marnus Labuschagne returns
Top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled to the Australian Test squad for The Ashes opener against England in Perth, starting November 21.
Uncapped Australian pacer ready for Ashes call-up after Shield heroics
Brendan Doggett, a 31-year-old fast bowler from South Australia, is eager to be a part of Australia's squad for the upcoming Ashes series, starting on November 21 in Perth.
Injured Pat Cummins spotted bowling in nets ahead of Ashes
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins was recently seen bowling in the nets, indicating his recovery for the impending Ashes series Down Under, according to Sky News Australia.
Ashes: Carey dismisses Broad's claim of Australia's weakest Test team
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey has dismissed England's Stuart Broad's assertion that the upcoming Ashes series will see Team Australia field its weakest Test team in 15 years.
Steve Smith to lead Australia in Ashes opener: Details here
Steve Smith will lead Australia in the first Test of the Ashes series against England.
Ashes: Will Australia field four frontline pacers at Lyon's expense?
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has all but confirmed Nathan Lyon's place in the playing XI for the upcoming five-match Ashes series this summer.
Injury-hit Australia take on India in Perth: 1st ODI Preview
Australia and India are all set to clash in the first ODI of a three-match series at Perth Stadium on October 19.
'Less likely than likely': Cummins on featuring in Ashes opener
Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he is "less likely than likely" to play in the opening Ashes Test against England on November 21.
Harry Brook welcomes Pat Cummins's potential absence from 1st Test
England cricketer Harry Brook has said that Australia's Pat Cummins's potential absence from the first Ashes Test could work in their favor.
Ashes: Starc fires 'Boland' warning amid Pat Cummins's potential absence
Mitchell Starc, Australia's star pacer, has warned England about the potential impact of Pat Cummins's possible absence from the upcoming Ashes series.
Andrew McDonald opines on Cummins's availability for 1st Ashes Test?
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has expressed optimism over Pat Cummins's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test. This comes despite a tight timeline for his return.
'Pat Cummins could play despite limited preparation': Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc has backed Pat Cummins to be ready for the 1st Ashes Test in Perth, even with limited preparation.
Ashes 2025/26: Will Pat Cummins feature in series opener?
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is likely to miss the opening match of the impending Ashes against England at home.
Starc, Renshaw named in Australia's squad for India ODI series
Australia's selectors have announced the squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against India.
Injured Cummins to play 'significant' role in Ashes: Andrew McDonald
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that injured captain Pat Cummins will play a "significant" role in the upcoming Ashes series Down Under.
Can Scott Boland's body endure all five Ashes Tests?
Australian fast bowler Scott Boland has expressed his confidence in being able to endure the entire Ashes series, if necessary.
Pat Cummins hopeful of regaining fitness ahead of Ashes
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has shared a tentative timeline for his return to bowling.
'Will Pat Cummins manage workload in Ashes?' quips Irfan Pathan
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has questioned the decision to rest Jasprit Bumrah during the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England.
Pat Cummins ruled out of white-ball series vs India: Details
Pat Cummins, Australia's star fast bowler and ODI captain, has been ruled out of the upcoming home series against India next month.
Can Pat Cummins overcome his back issues ahead of Ashes?
Australian captain Pat Cummins is facing a major fitness challenge ahead of the 2025-26 Ashes series Down Under.
Pat Cummins to miss NZ T20I tour amid fitness concerns
Australian cricket's Test captain, Pat Cummins, is reportedly set to miss the upcoming T20I tour of New Zealand.
Presenting the best bowling figures in Day-Night Test matches
In a historic Day-Night Test match, Mitchell Starc led Australia to a crushing 176-run victory over West Indies in the third Test in Kingston.
Day-Night Test: WI's collapse puts Australia in command
Australia have taken a commanding position in the third and final Test against West Indies, which is a Day-Night affair, after a dramatic second day at Sabina Park.
Pat Cummins becomes third all-rounder with this WTC double
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has created history by becoming the first Australian and third player in the world to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in World Test Championship (WTC) history.
Australia leave Nathan Lyon out for 3rd Windies Test: Details
Australia have fielded four frontline pacers in the 3rd and final Test against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.
Cummins vs Bumrah: Who has been Root's biggest nemesis (Tests)?
England's star batsman Joe Root continues to struggle against India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah in Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah breaks this WTC record of R Ashwin: Details
Jasprit Bumrah, India's premier fast bowler, has surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin to become the player with the most five-wicket hauls in World Test Championship (WTC) history.
Pat Cummins to skip white-ball series against South Africa: Details
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins will skip the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August. The decision comes as part of his preparation for the Ashes later this year.
Will Nathan Lyon be dropped for 3rd West Indies Test?
Australian captain Pat Cummins has hinted at the possibility of dropping veteran spinner Nathan Lyon from their playing XI.
Jasprit Bumrah dismisses Joe Root for 11th time in Tests
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah dismissed centurion Joe Root on Day 2 of the third Test match at Lord's.
Frank Worrell Trophy: Can WI seal consolation win against Australia?
West Indies and Australia are set to lock horns in the 3rd and final Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy.
Pat Cummins shares this advice for Sam Konstas amid struggles
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has urged teenage opener Sam Konstas to remain patient as he awaits his chance to make a significant impact with the bat.
Australia retain Frank Worrell Trophy with emphatic Grenada win: Stats
Australia have successfully defended the Frank Worrell Trophy after defeating West Indies by a massive 133 runs in Grenada.
Grenada Test: Australia are 12/2 after West Indies manage 253
Australia's new opening pair fell victim to a West Indies new-ball attack on Day 2 of the second Test in Grenada.
West Indies vs Australia, 2nd Test: Can hosts bounce back?
West Indies and Australia are set to clash in the second Test of the three-match Frank Worrell Trophy at the National Cricket Stadium, St George's.
Presenting bowlers with 120-plus Test wickets as designated captains
Australian captain Pat Cummins recently became the highest wicket-taker as an Australian skipper in Test matches.
Will Steve Smith be available for 2nd WI Test?
Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that star batter Steve Smith has resumed batting practice in New York.