Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Saturday that he is a “half chance” to feature in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane after missing the series opener due to a back injury.

Cummins sat out the first Test in Perth, where Steve Smith led the side and Scott Boland filled in as the replacement fast bowler. The Aussie skipper, however, indicated he could be fit enough to reclaim both his leadership duties and his spot in the attack for the day-night Test at the Gabba starting December 4.

"It's feeling good," Cummins said of his back during a stint of commentary on Fox Sports TV.

"I had a couple of good sessions in Perth this week, so having a big day where I'd bowl around 10 overs then a couple of quieter day and then going again.

"It's on track and pulling up pretty well. (I'm) half a c

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