New Delhi, June 3 -- Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he looks to carefully manage his workload during a packed period for Australian cricket.

Australia face a demanding schedule next year, beginning with a four-Test tour of India, followed by the historic 150th anniversary Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The team will then head into an Ashes series before shifting focus to the ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia later in the year.

Speaking to Australian daily The Age, Cummins said the crowded calendar could force him to prioritise international commitments over franchise cricket. While he has not made a final decision on IPL 2027, he indicated that discussions ...