Pat Cummins: Australia hopeful captain will be fit for second Ashes Test against England

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Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is 'hopeful' captain Pat Cummins will play in the second Ashes Test after it was announced the fast bowler will miss the series opener against England with a back problem.

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