Australia's Cummins admits he may not be fit for first Ashes Test | Sports

SYDNEY, Oct 13, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins said Monday that he was "probably less likely than likely" to be fit for the first Ashes Test next month, but was still clinging to a shred of hope. Pace spearhead Cummins has not played since picking up a lower back injury in a Test match against the West Indies in July. Cummins admitted time was running out to get his body ready for the opening Ashes Test beginning in Perth on November 21. "I'd say probably less likely than likely, but still got a bit of time," Cummins told reporters, adding that he felt a "bit stiff". Cummins said he was still two weeks away from bowling again...