Australian skipper Pat Cummins is set to fly back home midway through the ongoing four-match Test series against India to attend to a 'serious family health issue'. He is expected to rejoin the team before the third Test.
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Cummins was Australia's only specialist pacer in the second Test and his return would be crucial for the Aussies. Notably, he is the current top-ranked Test bowler.
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Steve Smith
With the third Test being more than a week away, Cummins is expected to play the same. However, in case he misses, Steve Smith, the designated vice-captain, would take up the leadership role.