23 August 2026

Cummins reveals ODI plan ahead of Tests in South Africa

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Pat Cummins intends to play a part in the ODIs in South Africa ahead of one of the toughest away Test series there is. After the draw with Bangladesh, which Australia levelled courtesy of an innings ...

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