With the Ashes underway, Aussie cricket stars Pat Cummins, Ellyse Perry, Nathan Lyon and Alana King how they hone a winning mindset — on and off the field.

Footage that will delight Aussie cricket fans and make the Poms shudder has emerged, with Pat Cummins spotted getting reps in with the pink ball ahead of the second Ashes Test.

Coach Andrew McDonald gave a positive update on Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Cummins bowled at full tilt in Perth, showing progress, but his Ashes return will depend on careful assessment.

Pat Cummins got through another lengthy nets session on Friday morning as he firms for a return in the second Ashes Test. And Brendan Doggett has stated he's at peace with whatever fate befalls him, with Cummins' likely return probably set to see him axed.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald provides an update on sidelined quicks Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins will not be fit for the first Ashes Test in Perth next month and will be replaced as captain by Steve Smith, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Cummins has been sidelined by a lower-back issue since July and was already a ...

Pat Cummins trained with the pink ball to prove fitness for the Gabba Test, while Josh Hazlewood also returned to the nets. Their comeback could be crucial for Australia after missing the Ashes opener.