Sydney, Feb. 3 -- Australia's pace spearhead Pat Cummins has revealed just how close he came to being part of the national side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, as the fast bowler continues his recovery from a back injury with an eye on a demanding Test schedule later in the year.
Cummins was omitted from Australia's final 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7, after a lingering back complaint failed to settle in time, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC) website.
Speaking to the Australian Associated Press, the 31-year-old said a minor setback during his rehabilitation ultimately ruled him out of the tournament.
"It was really unfortunate," Cummins said. "I feel pretty good, just a minor se...