Pat Cummins

Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of ‘big’ South Africa Test series

Cummins, who remains Australia's official ODI captain, has played just two from a possible 28 matches in the format since the 2023 World Cup.
24 August 2026

Cummins hails 'sharp' Australia after innings victory against Bangladesh

Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his side for "all looking sharp" in a crushing innings and 51-run thrashing of Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday as they emphatically bounced back from losing the first Test.
23 August 2026

Australia seek redemption in Mackay

Australia have made only one change to their XI, with Matt Renshaw coming in for out-of-form opener Jake Weatherald.
21 August 2026

Renshaw only change; Australia name XI shortly after Cummins’ call for time

Matthew Renshaw was the only change, replacing Jake Weatherald at the top of the order, while Lyon retained his place for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay.
21 August 2026

Australia face potential WTC point deduction and fine for slow over rate

Under ICC rules, teams are required to bowl 15 overs per hour during a day of Test cricket, which should usually equate to 90 altogether. But the Aussies fell four short on Saturday and could face sanctions from the ICC as a result.
17 August 2026

'They outplayed us in all facets': Cummins admits after Darwin defeat

With the second Test scheduled to begin in Mackay on August 22, Cummins hinted that Australia could consider changes to their playing XI after their comprehensive defeat.
16 August 2026

Tigers’ long wait ends with stern Australia test

Bangladesh’s 23-year wait to play a Test on Australian soil will finally come to an end when they take on the hosts in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.
12 August 2026

Australia go full-strength as Cummins reveals playing XI against Bangladesh

Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed the XI his side will use for the opening ICC World Test Championship contest against Bangladesh in Darwin.
12 August 2026

History looms but Hazlewood eyeing bigger picture in Bangladesh Tests

Personal and team glory could await the returning quick Josh Hazlewood as he and his teammates prepare for an unprecedented period of Test cricket in the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, starting next month.
30 July 2026

'Captain's dream': Cummins hails Malinga and Sakib after Bengaluru win

Hussain and Malinga have bagged a combined 34 wickets in the IPL this season, while Cummins, who missed part of the campaign due to a lumbar bone stress injury, has eight wickets in seven matches.
23 May 2026

Hyderabad qualify for IPL play-offs along with Gujarat

Skipper Pat Cummins' 3-28 and an attacking 70 by Ishan Kishan helped Sunrisers Hyderabad book their play-off spot in the IPL with a nervy five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.
19 May 2026

‘I’m so crystal clear now on my family priorities’

He reflected on how many athletes, including himself, tend to delay life outside sport.
3 May 2026

Hyderabad's Cummins relishes IPL's big-chase 'challenge'

No total looks safe in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), but Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is far from intimidated, and sees it rather as a challenge for bowlers like him.
26 April 2026

Sooryavanshi’s 36-ball record ton in vain

Blistering fifties by Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket win Saturday after teen prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted 103 off 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals.
26 April 2026

Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup

Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after failing to recover fully from a lingering back injury.
31 January 2026

Richardson and Murphy replace Cummins, Lyon for fourth Ashes Test

Australian skipper Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon were Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Ashes Test against England with the veteran spinner facing surgery and an extended period on the sidelines.
23 December 2025

Cummins, Lyon doubts for Melbourne after 'hugely satsfying' Ashes

Elated Australia skipper Pat Cummins Sunday said retaining the Ashes after just three Tests was "hugely satisfying" and vowed no let up in Melbourne while casting doubt on whether he and Nathan Lyon would play.
21 December 2025

England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away

Batting coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip Thursday, while paying tribute to a dehydrated Ben Stokes.
18 December 2025

Carey pays tribute to late father after home Ashes century

An emotional Alex Carey called his 106 on home soil in front of family and friends in the third Ashes Test a "special moment" Wednesday, with the century coming just months after his father died.
17 December 2025

Khawaja left out as Australia's Cummins, Lyon back for 3rd Ashes Test

Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was overlooked for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on Wednesday as Australia skipper Pat Cummins and veteran Nathan Lyon were named to make their return.
16 December 2025