Pat Cummins supports Jasprit Bumrah before Perth Test says - this should happen more

Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah Captaincy: Pat Cummins has expressed happiness over Jasprit Bumrah being made the captain in the Perth Test. He supported Bumrah and said that fast bowlers should lead more often.

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 01:52 PM (IST)
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Pat Cummins supports Jasprit Bumrah before Perth Test says - this should happen more
Pat Cummins supports Jasprit Bumrah before Perth Test says - this should happen more

Australia captain Pat Cummins is confident that his team will win the India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series. Five Tests will be played for the first time in the history of this series. Cummins spoke to the media in a press conference before the start of the first Test (November 22) in Perth. He expressed happiness and said winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy would be great. India is a great team, but we are also fully prepared.

In response to a question about the pressure of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the press conference, Pat Cummins said that India is a tough team. However, Australia is well prepared for this challenge. He said that BGT is always a big competition and winning it will be a big achievement for Australia. Playing five Tests here for the first time is a big deal.

Pat Cummins supported his opposite captain Jasprit Bumrah on the issue of leadership during the Perth Test. Cummins said that he firmly believes that as a fast bowler, the leading role in the teams is very important, especially in Test cricket. On Bumrah leading India, Cummins says, "That should be more". During this, he has also praised young fast bowler all-rounder Nitish Reddy. Cummins said that he is adept at swing and he can play an important role in the team.

Cummins also confirmed the allrounder Mitchell Marsh will bowl in this Test series, while saying, "He will definitely bowl in this Test. He is an all-rounder. Marsh's role will be crucial in deciding Australia's balance during the series. Alex Carey comes in for real praise from Cummins, saying, "He is really impressive, in good shape. While he has done well behind the stumps, his calmness seemed to permeate through the team.

Muskan Kumawat Journalist & Writer