Australia’s T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh, has confirmed that Pat Cummins won’t be at the helm for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India. Marsh shared this news after the fifth and final T20I against India in Brisbane ended in a no-result due to relentless rain, which ultimately gave India a 2-1 series victory. The fifth T20I at the Gabba was cut short after just 4.5 overs, with India sitting at 52 without losing a wicket, thanks to a strong start from Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Despite Australia’s hopes of leveling the series, the weather had other plans, leading to yet another T20I series loss for the home team. This marks Australia’s fourth series defeat since 2022, with three of those losses coming at the hands of India. In light of the result, Marsh maintained a positive outlook on Australia’s development as they gear up for the World Cup. Here is what Marsh said: "Can't remember the last time we played and had so many rain interruptions. All in all a great series. India obviously won the games when it mattered, congratulations to them. There's a lot of learnings and positives to take forward. The adaptability and flexibility in our group and the squad we're trying to build in a World Cup year has been amazing. Guys have come in, done really well, played their roles, that's all we can ask for," When asked about the captaincy for the T20 World Cup, Marsh confirmed he will continue leading the team in this format, while Cummins will take charge in Test matches and ODIs. "Our squad, at full strength, is a pretty settled team. The Big Bash is there for the guys to enjoy and hopefully the Scorchers win. Good question (who will captain in the T20 World Cup - him or Pat). I think I'll be there," he added. Also Read | Sanju Samson to Join CSK? RR and CSK in Talks Over Shocking Player Exchange Cummins eyes Ashes return as Marsh leads T20 charge Cummins, currently dealing with a back injury, is in the process of rehabilitation and will miss the first Ashes Test in Perth starting November 21. However, he’s aiming to make a comeback for the second Test at the Gabba. The Australian skipper has been training hard in the nets for New South Wales, but selectors are playing it safe to ensure he’s fully fit for the rest of the Ashes series. With Cummins out of the T20 setup for the foreseeable future, Marsh’s leadership has only grown stronger. He led Australia during the 2024 T20 World Cup and has continued in that role through the recent series against the West Indies and India. As for Cummins, his immediate focus remains on red-ball cricket.