Pat Cummins Out of T20 World Cup Due to Back Injury; Ben Dwarshuis Named Replacement

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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 13:28
Pat Cummins Out of T20 World Cup Due to Back Injury; Ben Dwarshuis Named Replacement
- •Australia's fast bowler Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a persistent back injury.
- •Ben Dwarshuis, a left-arm pace option, will replace Cummins in the squad, offering dynamic fielding and late-order hitting.
- •Matt Renshaw has also been named as a replacement for Matthew Short, providing middle-order support and a left-handed batting option.
- •Selector Tony Dodemaide highlighted Dwarshuis's ability to swing the ball and Renshaw's suitability for spin-heavy conditions.
- •Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will begin their World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Colombo.
Why It Matters: Pat Cummins is out of the T20 World Cup with a back injury; Ben Dwarshuis and Matt Renshaw join the squad.
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