IN PHOTOS | Ashes: Pat Cummins` potential replacements for captaincy role

Updated On: 10 October, 2025 01:39 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the Ashes series against England, here are some of the potential replacements for Pat Cummins, in case he misses out due to injury (Pic: X)

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Ahead of the Ashes series against England, here are some of the potential replacements for Pat Cummins, in case he misses out due to injury (Pic: X)

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The first Test match of the Ashes between Australia and England is scheduled to be played from November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth

<p>Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been battling a back injury that has prevented him from bowling since July, and the Australia skipper only returned to running earlier this month</p>

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Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been battling a back injury that has prevented him from bowling since July, and the Australia skipper only returned to running earlier this month

<p>In case he misses out on the first Test match, Steve Smith would be the potential pick to lead the "Baggy Greens" in the first of the five-match Test contest against the "Three Lions"</p>

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In case he misses out on the first Test match, Steve Smith would be the potential pick to lead the "Baggy Greens" in the first of the five-match Test contest against the "Three Lions"

<p>If not Smith, the premier all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh could also be another name fitting for the role. The right-hander has showcased his potential leading the side in the white-ball formats</p>

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If not Smith, the premier all-rounder, Mitchell Marsh could also be another name fitting for the role. The right-hander has showcased his potential leading the side in the white-ball formats

<p>Swashbuckling batsman Travis Head emerges as the third option to lead the side. Although the left-hander has been instrumental with the willow, the management may test his leadership skills if they don`t go ahead with Smith and Marsh</p>

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Swashbuckling batsman Travis Head emerges as the third option to lead the side. Although the left-hander has been instrumental with the willow, the management may test his leadership skills if they don`t go ahead with Smith and Marsh

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