Pat Cummins is now preparing himself for the Ashes, as he remains eager to make a comeback. Already missing out on the first Test due to injury, he could make a comeback in the second Test. Even after suffering from an injury,
and coolness which was seen both on and off the field.
Recently, Pat Cummins participated in an interview where he talked about a number of things. At the same time, he was also given the task to describe these players in just one word. Fans expected it to be a moment where Cummins appreciates the players who would be named, but he had some other plans.
1. Cummins Describes Top Players
Pat Cummins showed why he has been named as one of the coolest and even the funniest captains for the Australian team. He not just plays well in the game, he also plays well in the interviews, talking about things which no one could have expected. Most of his interviews are still remembered for what he was expected to say and what he actually said.
, he was asked to describe the players in just one word. First, he was asked to describe Virat Kohli, and everyone thought he would be using terms such as clutch player, King of the game, and a lot more. But Cummins described Virat Kohli as a Batter, by which he showed that Kohli is nothing more than a batter in front of him.
When fans thought that this type of reply would just be for Kohli, Cummins was also asked to describe Jasprit Bumrah. To this, Cummins replied by saying Bowler. Yes Bumrah is a bowler, but the interviewer wanted to get some specific answers from Cummins rather than
Later, the interviewer also decided to play. He had asked about a batsman and a bowler, so he now asked about Ben Stokes, who is an all-rounder. To this, Pat Cummins replied by saying a Player. His answers were simple but his facial expressions showed that he is out here answering all these questions in humour.
2. Cummins Returns to Practice
Pat Cummins has now returned to practice with the Australian cricket team ahead of the Ashes. He suffered an injury during the Australia tour of West Indies, and missed out months of action. Cummins didn’t even play for the team in the India tour of Australia, and has now missed out on the first Test match.
In his place, it will be Steven Smith who will be leading Australia in the first Test. However, there is positive news in the Australian team which is that Pat Cummins has started to practice for the test match.
, he was seen bowling at his best, as if he was never injured.
With Cummins not being available for the first test, he is preparing for a comeback in the second Test. This match will be played from 4 December, as Cummins is likely to return as a captain of the team. But before that, Australia will be facing England on 21st November at Perth, in the series opener.
3. Pat Cummins in The Ashes
Pat Cummins has a great record in the Ashes, whether it is played in England or Australia. This time he would be playing a game less for the team, but his records have been dominant in the same. He started off by playing as an X Factor for Australia in the longer format of the game. But now, he remains a part of the team’s deadly pace trio.
Pat Cummins in The Ashes:
- Innings: 36
- Overs: 693.3
- Maidens: 143
- Wickets: 91
- Average: 24.10
- Economy: 3.16
- Five-wicket Hauls: 2
With Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins has been able to rattle the wickets with ease. This time also against England, he is hopeful that Australia will come out on top without any interruptions. Moreover, the Ashes will be played in Australia this time, providing the team with a home ground advantage in the entire series.