The pacer, recovering from a back injury, last appeared in third of the five Ashes Tests at home against England. With the urn retained, Cummins decided to rest and try to be fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup, but alas, it wasn't meant to be for him.

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Australia is placed in Group B along with Ireland, Oman, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. They will start their campaign against the Ireland on Feb 11 in Colombo, then face Zimbabwe on Feb 13, Sri Lanka on Feb 16 and Oman on Feb 20.

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By retiring at the SCG, Khawaja will join many great Australian cricketers who chose the iconic ground for their farewell. 

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In the squad announced on New Year’s Day, Australia named injured Pat Cummins in the 15-man squad while Josh Hazlewood and Tim David were also included. 

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Cummins and Hazlewood are out of Australia's squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG.

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With the traditional Boxing Day fixture set to drop curtains on the calendar year, Australia have named four pacers in the Playing XI, which includes Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson.

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Cummins played a handy role in helping Australia win the Adelaide Test and secure the Ashes.

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Steve Smith, who captained the team in Cummins' absence during the first two Tests, will lead the team again in Melbourne after missing Adelaide with vertigo symptoms.

Cummins, Lyon miss out as Australia name squad for Boxing Day Ashes Test

Imran Khan (187) has most Test wickets as captain followed by Pat Cummins (151), Richie Benaud (138), Garry Sobers (117), Daniel Vettori (116).

Next to Imran Khan! Pat Cummins now has second most Test wickets as captain - Check full list

Australia will be without two of its premier first-team players, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, for the Boxing Day Test.

Ashes: Australia lock in Pat Cummins' replacement for Boxing Day Test

Australia could be without their two prime bowlers for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. 

Ashes: Australian captain Cummins, Nathan Lyon doubtful for Boxing Day Test

From Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Starc here is a look at five active bowlers with most Test wickets. The prestigious list also features the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Kagiso Rabada and Pat Cummins as Lyon surpassed Glenn McGrath in the Adelaide Test of the Ashes.

From Nathan Lyon to Mitchell Starc, 5 active bowlers with most Test wickets

Playing in the third Test, having already lost the opening two matches of the Ashes, England were reduced to 213/8 at Stumps on Day 2 and now fight for survival. 

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Playing at the Adelaide Oval, England batter Joe Root had another torrid outing against Pat Cummins, falling prey to the speedster for a record 12th time. 

Ashes: Pat Cummins sends Joe Root packing in Adelaide Test, dismisses English batter for record 12th time

From Rishabh Pant to Cameron Green, here's a look at the top six most expensive IPL players of all time. This list also includes Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins

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Usman Khawaja missed selection in the Brisbane Test due to a back spasm but failed to return to the side for the third Test in Adelaide. 

Ashes: Cummins, Lyon return to playing XI for Adelaide Test; Khawaja left out

Pat Cummins regains fitness and returns to captain Australia in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval, starting December 17.

Ashes: Australia include fit-again Cummins for Adelaide Test as hosts aim to clinch urn

Even in their absence, Australia took a formidable 2-0 lead in this five-match series. 

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes as Australia confirm Pat Cummins for Adelaide Test

While Australia is yet to name the playing XI for the second Ashes Test, the visitors named theirs on Tuesday (Dec 2), bringing in Will Jacks for Mark Wood.

Ashes, Gabba Test: Pat Cummins' shock return on cards as AUS delay naming XI

Australia have named the same 14-man squad for the second match which they had announced for the Perth Test. The hosts are currently leading the series 1-0. Opening batter Usman Khawaja, who could not open in any of the Perth Test innings because of back spasm, has retained his place.

Ashes 2025-26: Cummins misses as Australia name unchanged 14-man squad for Brisbane Test

There were questions about Australia's pace attack in the lead up to the Ashes opener but a fiery Starc rose to the occasion with a perfect performance. As for the second Test, Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out but skipper Pat Cummins remains hopeful for the participation.

Ashes 2025-26: In a blow to Australia, pacer Josh Hazlewood out of second Test but Cummins remains hopeful

Australia would welcome Pat Cummins back as soon as possible. They are already missing Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the first two Tests with a hamstring injury and could miss more of the series. 

Pat Cummins drops BIG update about his Ashes return; here's what we know

Josh Hazelwood, who was already nursing an injury, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, while the hosts are without key assets like Sean Abbott and Pat Cummins. 

Ashes 2025-26: Injury setback rules out Josh Hazelwood from Perth opener; Brendan Doggett likely to debut

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