Pat Cummins has taken 309 wickets in 71 Test matches at an average of 22.10
Australia captain Pat Cummins will play a "major part" in this winter's Ashes series against England, says chair of selectors George Bailey.
There had been speculation the 32-year-old could miss the series because of a back stress problem which had not yet healed.
Australia's camp previously indicated no call has been made on Cummins' participation, with the five-Test series starting on 21 November in Perth.
Bailey said Cummins is "building up" and was "optimistic" about his chances.
