IND vs AUS: The Border-Gavaskar Trophy being played between India and Australia (IND vs AUS) is taking a toll on the Australian team both on and off the field. The team has suffered another major setback as captain and best bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the third Test match. The match is scheduled to be played from March 1 at Indore ground. Steve Smith, the vice-captain of the team, will now lead the team in Cummins’ absence.
Pat Cummins ruled out of third Test match
Currently trailing 0-2 in the four-Test series, players are being dropped from the team one after the other. Cummins left for Australia as soon as the second Test match ended as his family is ill. He is expected to join the team before the last and fourth Test match. However, it was earlier anticipated that he would play in the third Test match. On Friday, the news broke that he was ruled out of the third Test match.
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Cummins’ departure due to family illness
In Cummins’ absence, Steve Smith will take charge of the team in the third Test match. Smith has previously captained the Australia team but was banned from the position after the ball-tampering controversy. Since then, he has served as the team’s vice-captain. It is expected that he will be able to lead the team to victory in the upcoming match. After being ruled out of the third Test, Cummins said, “I have decided not to return to India at this time.” He expressed his appreciation for the support he has received from Cricket Australia and his teammates, adding, “Thank you for your understanding.”
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