Smith to Captain as Cummins Ruled Out of First Ashes Test

Ashes shocker! Injury sidelines Aussie captain Pat Cummins for the first Test, thrusting Steve Smith into the captaincy hot seat. Can Smith lead Australia to victory in Perth, or will Cummins' absence give England the edge? Get the latest on Cummins' recovery and the high-stakes battle for the Ashes. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.