Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins is an Australian fast bowler. He is currently newsworthy because he has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup in January 2026 due to a nagging back injury. Ben Dwarshuis has been named as his replacement in the squad. Prior to this injury, Cummins was part of the Australian team that recently defeated England in the Ashes series. Australia secured a 4-1 victory in the series, retaining the Ashes after winning the third Test and establishing an unassailable lead. Cummins' absence from the T20 World Cup is a significant blow to the Australian team, given his importance as a leading fast bowler.