Pat Cummins is sidelined and Ben Stokes is back in the nets. But it is not all doom and gloom for the Aussies ahead of the Ashes.

On a day Australian great Brett Lee urged Cummins to take caution to ensure he does not return to cricket until fully fit, news that Stokes is back batting suggests the English captain is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Australia’s great rivals also received an additional boost with news English speedster Mark Wood will be back playing within a week.

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Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports cricket analyst Brett Lee joined The Follow On to chat about the Ashes, Asia Cup and upcoming white b

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