PERTH – australian cricket captain Pat Cummins is determined to participate in the upcoming Ashes series against England, even if it means taking risks with his recovery from a back injury. Cummins stated he is willing to be “aggressive” and “take risks” with his rehabilitation to ensure he is fit for the first Ashes Test.

Cummins, 32, has already been sidelined from Australia’s limited-overs series against New Zealand and India. Scans revealed a lumbar bone stress issue. He acknowledged the disappointment he would feel if he were to miss the Ashes opener on November 21 in Perth, Western Australia.

Cummins Focused on Ashes Despite Injury

Despite the setback, Cummins is focused on being ready for the pivotal series. “I’m never going to go into a Test match unless I think I can finish the Test match,” Cummins said.

“I’m happy to be a bit like, ‘well, it’s an Ashes series, whatever it takes to play it’.”

he contrasted his current approach to injury recovery with how he managed similar situations earlier in his career. “But when you’re 18 or 19, you’re like, ‘let’s make sure this is the perfect rehab, whether it takes an extra six months’. Whereas, I’m happy to be a bit like, ‘well, it’s an Ashes series, whatever it takes to play it’.”

Cummins added,”Then,say,at the end,if you’re still not 100% and you need to have a bit of a break next year,there’s not another Ashes series.”

Limited Preparation for Ashes

Cummins has been doing light gym work as his last Test match against West Indies in July. He is prepared to enter the Ashes series without playing any domestic cricket beforehand.