Even though Australia are set to lose their captain and lead bowler Pat Cummins for the opening Ashes Test that begins on November 21 due to a stress injury to the back, his pace accomplice Mitchell Starc believes that Cummins would not need a lengthy rehab spell to rediscover his best.

Speaking ahead of his Big Bash League engagements, Starc said: “One thing [I know about] playing with Pat and being close with Pat is he doesn’t need much [preparation]. Whether he’s bowled three warm-up balls, first over of the game, he’s on the money. He knows how to switch on really quickly. No doubt we’ll all – not just myself or Pat – in the squad be preparing slightly differently.”

“He’s been floating around a little bit, and he’s in good spirits. He’s ultra-positive as always. There’s still some we

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