Pat Cummins's injury recovery continues ahead of Ashes, Mitchell Starc confident he can perform

Australia captain Pat Cummins is in serious doubt for the Ashes and has almost been ruled out of appearing in the first Test as he continues his recovery from a back injury.

WATCH: Mitchell Starc's Jaw-Dropping Return Catch Rocks Ashes Opener

Mitchell Starc, 35, has been asked to lead the pace assault in the absence of veteran Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins.

Mitchell Starc Relishes New Responsibility In Pat Cummins' Absence: 'I May Take On A Little Bit Of An Experienced Role'

Mitchell Starc is ready for a broader role in captain Pat Cummins' absence in the Perth Test match against England.

The Ashes, Day One: The fast and the furious – how brute pace sparked opening Test

An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled in the face of breathless pace on the quickest track in ...

Starc ready for extra burden as Australia's senior paceman

Left-armer will lead Australia's pace attack in the opening Ashes Test in the absence of Cummins and Hazlewood | ESPN.com ...

Mitchell Starc achieves major Ashes milestone with spectacular start to first Test in Perth

Ace Australia pacer Mitchell Starc put in an exceptional performance in the first session of the first Ashes Test between ...

Mitchell Starc lacks the PR push but he's not far behind Jasprit Bumrah as this generation's finest

Jasprit Bumrah is hailed as the premier pacer of his generation, and not without reason, but Mitchell Starc isn’t too far behind.