Pat Cummins rested for Australia’s white ball tour of UK to avoid burnout
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Fast bowler’s absence put down to ‘load management strategy’Mitch Marsh will captain side for five one-dayers against EnglandODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will be rested for Australia’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom. Reigning Allan Border medallist Mitch Marsh will captain the side instead for five one-dayers against England after leading the team during the recent T20 World Cup.Australia will also face Scotland and England in three T20s in September before the 50-over matches commence. Cummins’ absence is part of a “pre-planned, long-term load management strategy”. Star quick Mitchell Starc and allrounder Glenn Maxwell will sit out the T20s, but return for the ODIs. Continue reading...