Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that he will return to the Test side for the Adelaide Test against England in the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. The 32-year-old last played a Test in July 2025 during the West Indies tour and has been gradually building his fitness after recovering from a back injury. Cummins had been close to making a comeback for the ongoing pink-ball Test in Brisbane but the selectors and team management decided not to risk him, prioritising a measured return. “First of all, yeah, I should be right for Adelaide,” Cummins said. “I’ll have one more bowl tomorrow , then we’ll go to Adelaide and bowl again. Barring any hiccups, I’ll be good to go. Body feels great.” The Aussie skipper explained that although his body feels fully recovered, returning mid-series requires careful planning. “Coming back from a bone injury, you tend to bowl and rest, bowl and rest. I haven’t done back-to-back spells yet, which is a high-risk factor for a Test match where you might bowl two or three days in a row.” Cummins also highlighted the importance of fairness to other bowlers. “We mapped out ways I could play, maybe bowl 20-25 overs with ‘Greeny’ in the side, but it felt too risky and unfair on the others who have been contributing.” Australia will welcome Cummins back at a crucial time, as they have largely depended on Mitchell Starc for breakthroughs, with Josh Hazlewood also managing an injury. Scott Boland has been the other experienced option in the bowling attack. Cummins boasts 91 wickets in 16 Ashes Tests at an average of 24.10, and his return is expected to bolster Australia’s chances in Adelaide, with the match scheduled to begin December 17, 2025.