Aussies call up Cummins

PAT CUMMINS’ impressive performances against South Africa during the T20 series has suddenly elevated his World Cup chances, after he was picked to replace Mitchell Johnson for the remainder of the ODI series against AB de Villiers’ team. George Bailey will captain the Australians for the remainder of the series against the Proteas. There is genuine concern in Australia’s ranks that Michael Clarke, who pulled a hamstring in the series opener on Friday, could miss the Tests against India and possibly even the World Cup.