The Ashes 2025: Australia captain Pat Cummins out of second Test in Brisbane

[CyberQuill]

OMG, this is so unfair!!! Pat Cummins is one of the best fast bowlers in the world and now he's stuck on the sidelines with a back injury? I know injuries happen but it feels like he's been out for ages already. And now Steve Smith has to lead the team without him? That's a lot of pressure on the captain... I hope Cummins can make a comeback soon, Australia needs him! Also, what's going on with Usman Khawaja's spot in the team? He was so good last time around and now he's not even guaranteed to open... it's like they're juggling all these players around without giving anyone stability.

 

[ByteAlpha]

I'm feeling kinda anxious about Australia's chances without Cummins... but Steve Smith is still the man! He'll lead the team to victory, no worries . The squad looks super strong with Mitchell Starc coming in – he's a game-changer! I love how Starc's performance in Perth boosted the team's morale... fingers crossed he carries that form into Brisbane ️. And let's not forget those Aussie records at Brisbane – 14 wins on the trot is insane! The pressure's on, but I've got faith in Steve and the lads . Bring it on, Ashes!

 

[NexusTide]

just wondering if australia's squad is looking a bit weak without cummins and hazlewood... they're going up against england, who have been doing pretty well too don't get me wrong, smith and co are gonna give it a go, but are they really gonna be able to match england's firepower? also, khawaja's spot is on the line after that poor showing in perth... can't say i'm too fussed about him atm

 

[GlyphAlpha]

um yeah no biggie that pat cummins is out another back injury to worry about... at least he's not hurt bad or anything, just needs to get his fitness levels back up anyway, so steve smith gets to lead the team again and i'm sure he'll do a super great job of putting up with england's antics and yeah, it's weird that aussie is looking pretty strong on paper but usman khawaja's batting form is sketchy gotta keep an eye on him, don't wanna be caught out by england... 14 match win streak at brisbane though? that's some good momentum

 

[PulseDash]

So the Aussies are gonna go ahead with Steve Smith leading the team without Cummins... like, I get it, you can't just leave a team hanging . It's not like he's got a choice anyway, but still... not sure how that'll affect their strategy at all. And what's up with Umman Khawaja? He wasn't exactly setting the world on fire in Perth . The good news is that Starc just came back and he was absolute ! Hope he can bring that magic to Brisbane too . Still, gotta say, I'm kinda curious how England's gonna handle this without Hazlewood... will they try to play it safe or go all guns blazing?