Here's why Test & ODI captain Pat Cummins will miss out on Australia's tour to England

Australia is scheduled to play three T20 matches against Scotland and five One Day Internationals against England in September this year. Ahead of the series, it has been revealed that Australia has decided to rest key players for the tour of the United Kingdom. Mitchell Marsh is expected to captain the Australian side during their white-ball tour.  

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Why Pat Cummins will miss out on Australia's tour to England?

In a strategic move aimed at preserving the longevity and performance of their key players, Australia has announced that Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins will miss the entire white-ball tour to England and Scotland in September. This decision forms part of Cummins' "pre-planned, long-term load management strategy," ahead of a demanding five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

Pat Cummins, who won the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, has been at the forefront of the team's bowling attack across formats over the past several months. He also captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he took the side to the final. The need for his careful management is essential, particularly with the intense schedule of the upcoming Test series against India. Cricket Australia (CA) has thus decided to rest their star pacer to ensure he remains in peak condition for the high-stakes series.

Joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines for the T20 leg of the tour will be veteran fast bowler Mitchell Starc and dynamic all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Starc, another mainstay in the Australian bowling lineup, has been a consistent performer in both red and white-ball cricket. Maxwell, known for his explosive batting and handy off-spin, is also a key player whose fitness and form are crucial for Australia’s future ambitions.

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Australia's T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia's ODI squad: Mitch Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

Australia vs Scotland: Full schedule

• September 4: 1st T20 vs Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh
• September 6: 2nd T20 vs Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh
• September 7: 3rd T20 vs Scotland, The Grange, Edinburgh

Australia vs England: Full schedule

• September 11: 1st T20 vs England, Rose Bowl, Southampton
• September 13: 2nd T20 vs England, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
• September 15: 3rd T20 vs England, Old Trafford Manchester

• September 19: 1st ODI vs England, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
• September 21: 2nd ODI vs England, Headingley, Leeds
• September 24: 3rd ODI vs England, Riverside, Chester-le-Street
• September 27: 4th ODI vs England, Lord's, London
• September 29: 5th ODI vs England, County Ground, Bristol