Ashes 2015: Pat Cummins to replace Josh Hazlewood at the Oval


Australian pacer Pat Cummins is ready to make his long-awaited return to Test cricket in the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

The 22-year-old, who made his Test debut against South Africa in 2011, now all set to make the comeback to Australian Test cricket after four year gap.

The right-arm fast bowler is capable of bowling at speeds of 150km/hour and can bat as well, nicknamed as “Cummo” is seen as the complete package for the Aussies who could lead the attack for the next decade.

Meanwhile, Mitchell Johnson and Josh Hazlewood are likely to fly back to Australia after the conclusion of the Ashes series.

Mitchell Starc, 25, has been selected for the limited over series to follow against Ireland and England next month.

The final Ashes Test will be held at the Oval on Aug 20.

Expected Australian Squad for the Fifth Ashes: David Warner, Chris Rogers, Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Michael Clarke (capt.), Peter Nevill, Mitchell Johnson, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc


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