Pat Cummins drops colossal fitness update ahead of Gabba Test

The Australia National Cricket Team could get a massive boost for the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series against England at The Gabba in Brisbane, as the captain, Pat Cummins, has provided a major update on his recovery and comeback chances.

Pat Cummins missed the first Test in Perth with a lower back injury, and his participation in the second Test, starting December 4 at the Gabba, was in serious doubt. Apart from Cummins, Josh Hazlewood also missed the Ashes series opener against England with a hamstring injury.

Pat Cummins eyes comeback in second Ashes Test at Gabba

As reported by Code Sports, Hazlewood is set to miss the second Test as well due to a hamstring injury. And this could be a major blow for the hosts in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. However, Cummins has shared a positive update on his recovery from the back issue.

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The Australian fast bowler was spotted bowling in practice during the first Ashes Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. Cummins’ sessions have been carefully managed, with a mix of longer spells and lighter work, to test his fitness and build confidence ahead of the crucial Gabba Test.

Well, the Australian captain’s recovery is on track, and Pat Cummins is optimistic about his chances to return for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Cummins also revealed that he completed several bowling sessions without issues, and his fitness is improving really well.

It’s on track and pulling up pretty well: Pat Cummins on his recovery

The star fast bowler will continue bowling in the coming days to see how his body responds, and if all goes well, he could lead Australia’s attack in the second Test against England.

Pat Cummins was quoted as saying by Kayo Sports, “It’s feeling good. I had a couple of good sessions in Perth this week, so I had a big day where I bowled around 10 overs, then a couple of quieter days, and then went again. It’s on track and pulling up pretty well.”

The Australian captain added, “I have half a chance for the next game. I’ll have a couple more bowls, and then there could be about two weeks before the next one the way this one is going. I’m pretty hopeful, and it’s probably better than it was a few weeks ago.”

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Australia crush England by 8 wickets in the Ashes opener

Meanwhile, Australia kicked off the Ashes 2025-26 with a dominating eight-wicket win over England in Perth. England were bundled out for 172 and 164 across the innings, with Mitchell Starc leading the Australian attack with a stunning 10-wicket haul in Perth.

The first Ashes Test was shocking, ending inside two days with only Harry Brook hitting fifty from the English camp. Chasing 205 runs, Australia pulled off the target in a remarkable fashion at a ground where big targets usually crumble. With Usman Khawaja injured, Travis Head opened and immediately dominated the English bowlers, hitting powerful shots and taking complete control.

Jake Weatherald started well but fell early to Brydon Carse, leaving Head to lead the charge. Head smashed a record-breaking century, while Marnus Labuschagne supported him brilliantly from the other end with a stylish fifty as the hosts stunned England in the Ashes opener on November 22.