Pat Cummins and key Australian bowlers rested for England series
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Australia will face England in a series of three one-day internationals and five T20 matches. Test captain Pat Cummins, along with fast bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, will be rested from both squads to prepare for a demanding summer schedule that includes ten Tests in 14 weeks. This decision aligns with team management's aim to manage player workloads effectively ahead of the intense series to come. Mahli Beardman and Lachlan Shaw are set to make their debuts for Australia during the series.
- •Australia plays three ODIs and five T20s against England.
- •Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood were not included in the squads.
- •The pace trio will prepare for ten Tests this summer.
- •Debutants Mahli Beardman and Lachlan Shaw to join the team.
- •The series matches are scheduled to take place soon.
- 4:23 AMThe Guardian Sport — Australia Test captain Pat Cummins to miss upcoming England matches
"Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood also rested ahead of busy summer Mahli Beardman and Lachlan Shaw set to make their team debuts Test captain Pat Cummins and fellow quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will be rested during Australia’s upcoming one-day and T20 series against England. Australia will play three ODIs and five T20 internationals, but Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood were not named in either squad on Monday as the pace trio refresh for a gruelling 10 Tests in 14 weeks this summer. Continue reading...
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