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In a significant development ahead of the T20 World Cup, Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins is set to undergo critical scans in four weeks to ascertain his fitness for the tournament. Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that despite a lingering back issue that has plagued Cummins since his return from the West Indies in July, he will be included in the fifteen-player squad to be announced next week. The Test captain, who missed the initial matches of the Ashes series due to his injury, made a comeback in the third Test, impressively taking six wickets and helping Australia secure the Ashes urn. However, his participation in the final Tests of the series in Melbourne and Sydney was curtailed as he was placed under strict load management, a strategy aimed at ensuring his back recovers optimally. Cricket Australia has stated that the scheduled scans will provide essential information regarding Cummins' condition and potential participation in the World Cup. "The scans will give us the information on where he’s at for the World Cup," McDonald explained. Meanwhile, updates on other injured players were also shared. Josh Hazlewood, who was sidelined throughout the Ashes due to hamstring and Achilles issues, has resumed running and looks on track for the T20 World Cup. McDonald expressed optimism about Hazlewood's recovery timeline. In another setback, pinch-hitter Tim David suffered a hamstring injury during a Big Bash League match for the Hobart Hurricanes, leaving fans concerned. The injury occurred on Boxing Day, forcing David to retire hurt after scoring forty-two runs. Initially uncertain about the nature of the injury, later assessments confirmed a grade two right hamstring strain, ruling him out of the BBL. However, Cricket Australia remains hopeful that David will be ready for selection for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India, providing a silver lining to the situation. Australia's World Cup journey commences in Colombo on February eleventh, and the anticipation is building for how these injuries will impact the team's performance as they aim for glory on the international stage.

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