SYDNEY:

says he will do whatever it takes to play the Ashes against England starting in November, with the Australian skipper prepared to "take a few risks" with a back injury that has sidelined him.

The 32-year-old pace spearhead has been ruled out of upcoming and India with "lumbar bone stress", casting a shadow over Australia's Ashes preparations.

He has not bowled since their in June-July, restricted to just light gym duties with no date set for a return.

The first Ashes Test starts in 12 weeks in Perth and Cummins told cricket.com.au he was "willing to take a few risks" to fast-track his recovery.

"I'm never going to go into a Test match unless you think you can finish the Test match," he said.

"But when you're 18 or 19, you're like, 'Let's make sure this is the perfect rehab, w

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