In a major blow to Australia, Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the third Test of the four-match series against India, starting March 1.
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Smith to captain Australia in Cummins’ absence
Cummins, who captains Australia, flew back home after the second Test to meet his mother, who is ill and in palliative care. Meanwhile, Steve Smith will now lead the Aussies in the third Test.
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A look at Cummins’ Test career
Cummins, who made his Test debut in November 2011, has been sensational in the format. He currently owns 217 wickets in 49 Tests at 21.51. He has eight five-wicket hauls and a 10-fer in Tests.