Tanveer Sangha replaces Adam Zampa in first T20I against India:First match in Canberra on October 29; Pat Cummins out of first Ashes Test

Adam Zampa has been ruled out of the Australian team for the first match of the 5-match T20 home series against India, starting from October 29. Leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been included in the team in his place. Zampa has decided to withdraw from the first match of the series due to personal reasons. Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday that Sangha will join the team in Canberra, where the first T20 match will be played at Manuka Oval on Wednesday. Tanveer Sangha last played a T20I match in 2023 23-year-old Tanveer Sangha last played a T20 international match in 2023. During that period, he took 10 wickets in 7 matches, with his best performance being 4 wickets for 31 runs. This match was against South Africa in Durban. Sangha took 10 wickets in the One Day Cup Sangha has also been in excellent form recently. Playing for New South Wales Blues in the One-Day Cup, he became the highest wicket-taker with 10 wickets. His average was just 14.10. Additionally, he took 7 wickets in three List A matches played in Kanpur during his recent tour of India. On the other hand, Adam Zampa’s absence is due to personal reasons. His wife is expecting their second child, which is why Zampa also missed the first match of the ODI series against India. For this reason, Sangha has been given an opportunity in his absence. Pat Cummins out of first Ashes Test due to injury, Steve Smith to captain Australia’s fast bowler and Test captain Pat Cummins will not be able to play in the first Ashes Test, starting November 21 in Perth, due to a back injury. Steve Smith will captain the Australian team in his place. News of Cummins’ injury emerged after his return from the West Indies tour in September, when he was diagnosed with a spinal injury following back pain. Cricket Australia said in a statement on Monday that Cummins has started running and is expected to resume bowling soon. However, Cummins himself admitted a few weeks ago that it might be difficult for him to be ready for the first Test. However, Cummins has said that he will travel with the team despite being injured, even if he cannot play. Scott Boland might get a chance In Cummins’ absence, Scott Boland is likely to play in Australia’s bowling attack. Boland recently took a hat-trick with a brilliant performance on the West Indies tour. Considering his form, he is almost certain to get a place in the first Test. Australia’s team announcement soon Australia’s team for the first Test will be announced next week after the third round of the Sheffield Shield, which begins on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald will speak to the media in Canberra on Monday.