The Australian skipper has claimed 309 Test scalps in 71 Test matches with an average of 22.10.
The Australian chief selector George Bailey has declared that skipper Cummins will be a central figure in the forthcoming England-Australia contest.
Rumors had circulated that Cummins might miss the series due to a persistent back stress problem that was still troubling him.
Earlier indications from team management suggested no final decision had been made regarding Cummins' participation, with the Test matches set to start on 21 November in the WACA.
He revealed that his recovery is on track and felt positive about his chances of taking part.
"We're aware that time is getting short and multiple considerations at play, aside from the back issue, but further aspects," Bailey remarked.
"The outlook is good. There's strong faith that he's going to play a major part. Hopefully from the opening match. Otherwise, we'll adjust."
Past Concerns
Cummins was ruled out the white-ball matches against India and New Zealand last month after scans revealed a stress reaction in his back.
Previous incidents include of recurring issues, with recurrences in several earlier campaigns leading to absences from several home seasons in a short span.
He emphasized he would be proactive in his approach in his rehabilitation process to secure his spot for the series.
The selector indicated that it was unclear if the captain had resumed bowling as part of his recovery but admitted it was "becoming urgent" for him to be fit for the initial match.
Alternative Arrangements
If he's unavailable, former captain Steve Smith will take over the captaincy.
All-rounder Cameron Green was withdrawn recently from Australia's squad for their limited-overs matches against India as a precautionary measure because of an abdominal issue.
He labeled it as a "small issue and mentioned that he's scheduled to appear in the state-level matches, so will be "in a good place to be ready to bowl."
"Extensive planning has gone into developing the strategy for him to participate for the first Test as an batting and bowling option," the selector detailed.
"His involvement was limited to the initial matches in any case. How he handles the bat in limited-overs, even if it just sets him back for another day, we just made the decision to take a cautious route."
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