After losing the second test, Australia captain Pat Cummins flies back to home for THIS reason, details here

Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket team captain, has returned to Sydney from the tour of India due to a serious family health issue. This news follows Australia's six-wicket loss to India in the second Test in Delhi. Cummins is expected to remain in Sydney for a few days before returning to India to participate in preparations for the third Test in Indore. Despite being down 2-0 in the series with two Tests remaining, Australia now have a nine-day break between matches, with the third Test scheduled to begin on March 1.

Pat Cummins likely to return before third test

During the second Test, Cummins played as the sole fast bowler in Australia's XI, but he did not bowl in the fourth innings of the match. India effortlessly reached their target of 115 runs to secure the Test victory within three days. While Cummins is expected to return in time for the upcoming Test, Vice-Captain Steven Smith will lead the side if needed. Smith has previously captained the team in Cummins' absence on two occasions since he assumed the Test captaincy in late 2021.

Pat Cummins, the Australian cricket captain, has missed multiple matches due to various reasons in the past. In the 2021-22 Ashes series, he was absent from the second Test in Adelaide after being identified as a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19. Similarly, he was also unable to play in last year's day-night Test in Adelaide against West Indies due to a quad injury.

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Fast bowling options for Australia

However, Australia will likely have fast bowling cover available if needed, as Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are aiming to be fit for the third Test in Indore. Scott Boland and Lance Morris are still with the squad as well. Furthermore, all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to be available for selection after missing the first two Tests in India due to a fractured finger.

Cummins anticipates that there may be further changes to the squad as Australia assess their options to try and recover in the series. Additionally, as the ODI captain, Cummins is expected to lead the team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against India after the conclusion of the four-Test series. However, there is a possibility that he may be rested given his heavy workload in the Tests.

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