The Ultimate Test nears closer as the two best teams, South Africa and Australia, do battle for the World Test Championship mace from 11 June.
Pat Cummins' figures of 3-19 went in vain after rain ended his and Sunrisers Hyderabad's chances of reaching the playoffs as their clash against Delhi Capitals was called off on Monday.
Amidst the familiar faces of Indian captains, Pat Cummins stood out as the only overseas leader in IPL 2025.
Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child but also has an ankle problem.
The Aussies may have to find three new players to include in their 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament in Pakistan and UAE.
Cummins will skip the Test series in Sri Lanka in January and early February for personal reasons but will return to Australia's colours for the one-day international tournament being played in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates from Feb. 19.
Australia surged into a June showdown against South Africa at Lord's with a six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India in Sydney on Sunday.
"I'm immensely proud, I absolutely love playing with these guys and it's been a lot of fun along the way as well."
Cummins was named player of the match for his all-round deeds, including taking three key wickets on the final day as the tourists were skittled for 155.
The Ultimate Test nears closer as the two best teams, South Africa and Australia, do battle for the World Test Championship mace from 11 June.
Pat Cummins' figures of 3-19 went in vain after rain ended his and Sunrisers Hyderabad's chances of reaching the playoffs as their clash against Delhi Capitals was called off on Monday.
Amidst the familiar faces of Indian captains, Pat Cummins stood out as the only overseas leader in IPL 2025.
Cummins skipped the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child but also has an ankle problem.
The Aussies may have to find three new players to include in their 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament in Pakistan and UAE.
Cummins will skip the Test series in Sri Lanka in January and early February for personal reasons but will return to Australia's colours for the one-day international tournament being played in Pakistan and United Arab Emirates from Feb. 19.
Australia surged into a June showdown against South Africa at Lord's with a six-wicket victory in the fifth Test against India in Sydney on Sunday.
"I'm immensely proud, I absolutely love playing with these guys and it's been a lot of fun along the way as well."
Cummins was named player of the match for his all-round deeds, including taking three key wickets on the final day as the tourists were skittled for 155.
The 19-year-old Konstas will become Australia's youngest Test debutant since Cummins took the field against South Africa at Johannesburg in 2011.
