Pat Cummins Outlines Return Timeline from Back Injury Australia's cricket captain, Pat Cummins, has detailed his recovery plan to return to competitive cricket following a long-term back injury. The skipper emphasized that while he is still in the process of rehabilitation, he is making progress and has set a timeline to rejoin the sport. Cummins revealed that he is currently bowling in the nets every third day and aims to be fit for the latter stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Australia captain confirmed he would not participate in the early stages of the IPL, which begins on Saturday, but expects to be available for the middle of the tournament. He expressed confidence in his recovery, stating that the team has mapped out a plan to ensure he is ready for the second half of the IPL, including the finals. "I'm still recovering from a back injury, but it's good. I'm back bowling in the nets," Cummins said during a recent interview on the Business of Sport podcast. "The IPL is starting soon. I won't make the start of that, but it shouldn't be too long before I'm back out there playing." Cummins' return timeline aligns with Australia's busy international schedule, which includes a two-Test series against Bangladesh in August and a three-Test series against South Africa later in the year. The latter fixture is particularly significant as it will serve as a chance for Australia to seek revenge for their defeat in the 2025 World Test Championship Final at Lord's. Additionally, the team will face white-ball matches during their tour of South Africa in September and October, as well as a four-Test series against New Zealand in the upcoming summer.#australia #indian_premier_league #sunrisers_hyderabad #pat_cummins #icc_world_test_championship
