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Key Takeaways
- 1đź“Š Cummins back from injury, Adelaide star
- 2🏆 Hazlewood's T20 economy bolsters squad
- 3đź’ˇ David hamstring risks power-hitting
- 4đź”® Final call post-four-week scan
- 5đź’¬ McDonald backs fitness for WC glory
"Tim David is the other concern ahead of the tournament after picking up a hamstring injury in the BBL"
Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood headline Australia's provisional T20 World Cup 2026 squad despite injury clouds, with Tim David's BBL hamstring adding worry. Cummins' back scan in four weeks decides participation after Adelaide heroics; Australia's depth shines through. Squad announcement eyes subcontinent success.
Cummins returned post-lumbar stress (July), dominating Adelaide but rested. Hazlewood's proven T20 economy (7.5), David's power-hitting (strike 180+) vital. Post-Ashes, focus shifts; coach McDonald backs fitness gambles.
Injury Gambles Pay Dividends?
Cummins' Adelaide spell (5+ wickets) mirrors 2021 T20WC finals. Squad stats: Hazlewood 50+ T20Is, economy 7.2; David BBL 400+ runs. Like Starc's comebacks, risks echo 2024 semis. Nortje parallels in SA add global context.
World Cup Hopes Hinge on Fitness
Group stage prep tests back strength; David's injury threatens finish. Implications: balanced attack with Zampa eyes title defense tilt.
"Cummins to have back scan before final call." – Andrew McDonald
T20WC Build-Up Intensifies
Upcoming scans, BBL form dictate; watch Cummins unleash. Fans, Australia's stars' recovery shapes 2026 narrative.
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