Pat Cummins: Australia Test and ODI captain withdraws from IPL because of "packed" schedule

Fast bowler Pat Cummins says helium has withdrawn from the IPL to remainder up of the Ashes and World Cup

Pat Cummins has withdrawn from the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to the fact that of the "packed" planetary schedule.

The Australian Test skipper has besides taken implicit his country's one-day planetary broadside aft Aaron Finch's retirement.

"The planetary docket is packed with Tests and ODIs for the adjacent 12 months," helium said connected societal media.

"I volition instrumentality immoderate remainder up of an Ashes bid and World Cup."

Australia person an upcoming Test bid against West Indies successful November, earlier bid against South Africa and India precede the Ashes successful July 2023.

The 50-over World Cup follows successful India successful October 2023.

Cummins' withdrawal from the tourney comes aft England all-rounder Moeen Ali described the upcoming ODI bid against Australia arsenic "horrible", with the teams having to play 3 matches conscionable 4 days aft the World Cup final.

In the summer, England Test skipper Ben Stokes announced his abrupt ODI status and said it should beryllium a "wake-up call" to cricket's authorities.

England batter Sam Billings has besides withdrawn from the IPL, saying helium wants to absorption connected the County Championship with Kent.