The Ashes: Pat Cummins to 'keep leaning' on Tim Paine for ideas ahead of first series as Australia captain

The Ashes: Australia captain Pat Cummins said that he will be in touch with his predecessor Tim Paine in the coming days as he prepares for his first series in the role.

Australia's Pat Cummins will contact Tim Paine before the Ashes opener on Wednesday seeking some late inspiration ahead of the fast bowler's debut as captain against England at the Gabba.

Paine, who resigned from the captaincy over a 'sexting' scandal last month, led Australia to their first retention of the urn in England for nearly 20 years at the drawn 2019 series.