Pat Cummins targets return in second Ashes Test but doubts remain beyond Brisbane

Pat Cummins targets return in second Ashes Test but doubts remain beyond Brisbane
  • Australia captain is on track to feature at Gabba next month

  • But paceman may need to rest during final three Tests

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes Test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on 4 December.

The fast bowler has been sidelined by a lower-back issue since July and has already been ruled out of the series opener in Perth, where he will be replaced as skipper by Steve Smith.

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