Cummins has taken 309 wickets in 71 Test matches at an average of 22.10

Australia captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of limited-overs series against New Zealand and India with a back issue but is expected to be fit for the Ashes against England this winter.

The 32-year-old pace bowler last played in the third Test in the West Indies in July before sitting out white-ball series against the same opponents and South Africa.

"Despite this planned [rest] period, Cummins has experienced some ongoing lower back pain following the West Indies Test tour," read a Cricket Australia statement.

"Further investigation has identified a level of lumbar bone stress that will require further management over the coming months."