Cummins 'less than likely' to play in first Ashes Test

[ad_1] Pat Cummins says it's "lower than possible" that he'll play within the first Ashes Check in Perth as he continues to get better from a again damage.

Talking in Sydney, Cummins was requested concerning the probabilities of him being prepared for the opening of the collection on November 21.

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"I would not put a proportion on it, however I might in all probability say much less possible than possible," he informed Fox Sports activities.

"However we have nonetheless obtained a little bit of time."

Cummins has not bowled since Australia's tour of the West Indies in July.

Latest scans confirmed {that a} stress damage within the Australian captain's again had not healed.

"I am in all probability a few weeks away earlier than I really placed on the spikes and bowl on turf," Cummins mentioned.

"It has been a great couple of weeks — type of every session is getting higher.

"You'd need in all probability at the least a month within the nets.

"If you're to play in a Check match, you need to have the ability to bowl 20 overs in a day and you do not have to consider it.

"4 weeks is fairly tight, however I feel someplace round that mark."

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The skipper was extra reserved when requested if he may miss a couple of Check.

"It is a bit early to know — it is a bit exhausting to go from not bowling in any respect to enjoying 5 Assessments," he mentioned.

"The primary steps try to get it proper after which working it out as we get nearer.

"Some days I really feel a bit aggravated, as a result of it is the Ashes and it is a large summer season." However Cummins admitted he has had a "actually good run" as a quick bowler in comparison with his teammate Josh Hazlewood.