Pat Cummins on Ashes return: ‘Whatever it takes to play’

Pat Cummins is determined to participate in the Ashes series, despite battling a back injury stemming from a heavy workload. He will miss upcoming white-ball series and Sheffield Shield games to focus on recovery. Cummins is willing to take risks to play, prioritising the Ashes and trusting his ability to quickly regain form even without much preparation.