Pat Cummins Eyes T20 World Cup 2026 After Ashes Break

• Australia captain Pat Cummins targets T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka after Ashes.
• Cummins missed first two Ashes Tests due to a lower-back injury, returning for the third match.
• He was ruled out of the remaining Ashes Tests for rest, feeling good after Adelaide.
• Coach Andrew McDonald had previously expressed uncertainty about Cummins' T20 World Cup participation.
• Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon faces a lengthy layoff after hamstring surgery following the Adelaide Test.

Why It Matters: Cummins focuses on T20 World Cup 2026, while Lyon faces long recovery from injury.