Cummins to miss first ODI as Australia prioritizes Test preparations
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Pat Cummins is expected to miss the first ODI against South Africa as he, along with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, is being managed to focus on upcoming Test matches. Cummins arrived late to South Africa, which has influenced this decision. Australia's pace attack will shift their priorities toward preparing for the Test series, with the ODIs taking a back seat. More information about Cummins' availability and potential lineup changes will be provided as the match approaches.
- •Pat Cummins likely to miss the first ODI against South Africa.
- •Australia's focus is on the upcoming Test series preparations.
- •Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are also being managed.
- •Cummins arrived late to South Africa ahead of the ODIs.
- 4:58 AMESPNcricinfo — Cummins likely to miss first ODI with quicks prioritising Test preparations
"Cummins arrived late to South Africa and is set to be managed alongside Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood across the three ODIs with the Test series a priority
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