Australia skipper Pat Cummins set to miss first ODI vs South Africa as pacers prioritise Test preparations

Pat Cummins could be rested for Australia’s opening ODI against South Africa in Durban on Thursday, September 24. The Australian captain joined the squad later than Mitchell Starc, and the fast-bowling group is expected to be rotated during the three-match series. With a Test series against South Africa coming up, Australia are taking a cautious approach to managing their quicks and their workload.

New Delhi: Australia ODI captain Pat Cummins is likely to miss the series opener against South Africa in Durban on Thursday, September 24. He arrived in South Africa after Mitchell Starc, with Australia’s pacers set to be managed across the three-match series as their preparation for the upcoming Test series is prioritised.

Cummins and Starc were rested during the ODI series against Zimbabwe as part of their preparation for the upcoming Tests against........

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