Pat Cummins Set To Miss Sri Lanka Tests In 2025: Here's Why

Rajgeeta Yadav

Pat Cummins likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Pat Cummins likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Australia are set to tour Sri Lanka in early 2025 for a two-Test series and one One-Day International (ODI). However, Australian captain and all-rounder Pat Cummins may not be part of the squad due to family commitments. The tour schedule was announced on Friday, November 1, by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Sri Lanka tour as he and his wife Becky Boston are expecting their second child. Australia head coach, Andrew McDonald, commented on the matter, indicating that the team will respect Cummins' decision. McDonald added that Mitch Marsh and Travis Head are currently on paternity leave for the Pakistan three-match ODI series, so the team understands and respects family commitments when necessary.

"We'll see what that looks like closer to the time. We've got a couple of players in Mitch Marsh and Travis Head taking paternity leave at the moment (for the Pakistan ODI series)," McDonald was quoted as saying by India Today.

"So we respect that if that was to unfold for that particular time and if he wants to miss a Test. If he's got bigger things to take care of than a Test match in Sri Lanka, then that's fine with us," the former cricketer further said.

Pat Cummins And Becky Announce Second Baby On The Way

In 2020, Pat Cummins got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Becky Boston, and they married in August 2022. They have a son named Albie, born on October 8, 2021. A few months ago, Becky posted three pictures with Albie to announce that they are expecting another child. In an Instagram post, she wrote,

“We are so happy to finally share our news! We are so excited to meet you baby, and to add a little more craziness to our lives.”

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Schedule Announced

The series will feature two Test matches and one ODI. Both Tests will take place at Galle International Stadium and will be part of the ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle, marking Australia’s last series before the WTC final. Here is the detailed schedule:

  • First Test: January 29-February 2, Galle International Stadium
  • Second Test: February 6-10, Galle International Stadium
  • Only ODI: February 13, TBC