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. 

Ashes 2025-26: Snicko errors take spotlight as England fight for survival in Adelaide Test

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

Yearender 2025: Top 6 most expensive IPL players of all time ft Cameron Green, Rishabh Pant

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

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

Meet top 5 most expensive IPL players of all time

Cummins has not played any international cricket since July earlier this year. The 32-year-old had undergone a surgery for a back injury and has been rehabilitating for the same. In a positive sign, he hasn't felt any pain or discomfort since returning to bowling recently.

Aussie skipper Cummins hopeful of return at Gabba in second Ashes Test

From Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, here's a look at the top five active bowlers with most wickets in The Ashes. This list also includes Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood

From Mitchell Starc to Mark Wood, 5 active bowlers with most wickets in The Ashes

Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test against Ben Stokes' England in Perth from November 21, with hopes that he will be ready for the second day-night contest in Brisbane on December 4.

Australian captain Cummins resumes bowling in quest to be fit for second Ashes Test

The 32-year-old Cummins has not played since picking up a lower back injury in a Test match against the West Indies in July.

Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; 'hopeful' for Gabba Test: Cricket Australia

From Mitchell Starc to Pat Cummins, here's a look at the top five active Australian bowlers with most ODI wickets. This list also includes Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh

Meet top 5 active Australian bowlers with most ODI wickets, check who tops list

Australia will walk into the Ashes as heavy favourites as they look to retain the holy grail. They drew 2-2 on English soil in the last Ashes and have not lost the coveted series since 2015. 

Ashes 2025-26: George Bailey confirms Australia's Plan B for captaincy role, says 'if Pat doesn't play...'

The Australian captain picked David Warner to open alongside India’s stalwart Sachin Tendulkar. The middle order included Ricky Ponting, Steve Smith, Shane Watson, and Michael Bevan. MS Dhoni was chosen as the wicketkeeper.

Pat Cummins excludes Virat Kohli from all-time India-Australia XI, reason might surprise you

Cummins earlier revealed he had a lumbar bone stress issue, and that he is recovering while eyeing an early return to the playing XI for the home Ashes.

'Less likely than...,' AUS captain Cummins breaks silence on missing Ashes opener

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

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

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Pat Cummins resumes bowling in quest to be fit for second Ashes Test

Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; 'hopeful' for Gabba Test: Cricket Australia

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