Sydney, Jan 9 (Reporter) Australia’s cricket team is grappling with several injury concerns as key players, including skipper Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Cameron Green, battle fitness issues ahead of critical international tournaments. Cummins and Hazlewood sustained injuries during the recent Border-Gavaskar series, while Green is undergoing rehabilitation for a back issue. Hazlewood was ruled out midway through the series due to a calf injury, and Cummins' ankle injury has left his participation in the Men’s Champions Trophy, starting in February, in doubt. Despite these setbacks, Australia has qualified for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final for the second consecutive time and will also defend their title in the Men’s Champions Trophy. However, the ongoing injuries to key players are casting a shadow over the team’s preparations for both tournaments. Chief selector George Bailey confirmed that more work is needed for Cummins' recovery, and further updates will be provided. While he expressed cautious optimism about Hazlewood’s recovery, he stressed the importance of managing the pacer’s workload given his age and previous involvement in the 2023 World Test Championship and Men’s Cricket World Cup. Hazlewood is reportedly responding well to treatment, but his workload will be carefully managed. Green, who missed the recent Test series against India, is making positive progress and is hopeful of being available as a batsman for the WTC Final in June. The ICC World Test Championship Final will be held on June 11, 2025, at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, where Australia will look to continue their strong performances in international cricket...////...