Pat Cummins ruled out of Australia's tour of Bangladesh

Pat Cummins has been ruled out of Australia's tour of Bangladesh next month due to a stress fracture in his back, with all-rounder James Faulkner named as his replacement.

The 22-year-old paceman experienced back pain towards the end of the recent one-day series in England, prompting a scan which led to the conclusion he will require a "lengthy" recovery programme.

Cricket Australia physiotherapist David Beakley said Cummins had undergone an MRI scan which revealed an early-stage lumbar bone stress fracture.

In a statement, Beakley said: "Pat Cummins experienced lower back pain during the last ODI match in the UK and this pain continued upon his return to Australia.

"He subsequently underwent an MRI scan [on Wednesday] which unfortunately has revealed a new early-stage lumbar bone stress fracture.

"Consequently, Pat will be unable to participate in the Bangladesh Test series and will now enter into a lengthy rehabilitation programme."

Cummins has not featured for the Test team since making his debut in South Africa in late 2011, but had been expected to be involved in this winter's home Test series against New Zealand and West Indies, having been part of the ODI and Twenty20 set-ups this year.

The New South Welshman's injury signals a chance for Tasmanian Faulkner to resurrect his international career, having not played for his country since being named man of the match in the World Cup final in March.

Faulkner missed the recent limited-overs series in England as punishment for a drink-driving offence while playing for Lancashire this summer.

National selection panel chairman Rod Marsh said: "This is really unfortunate for Pat, and I know how disappointed he will be. He is a young bowler with a bright future for Australia and we were really pleased with how he bowled in the UK.

"We have opted to replace him with James Faulkner. James comes back into the Australia Test side having only played the one Test, but he is an exciting young bowler who could be very handy in the conditions we are likely to see in Bangladesh."

Australia will play two Tests against Bangladesh, with the opener getting under way in Chittagong on October 9.