Pat Cummins was expected to take a break from cricket after the T20 World Cup and keeping this in mind, Australia did not include the fast bowler’s name in the squad for the series against England and Scotland. In such a situation, Cummins has decided to play for San Francisco Unicorns in the second edition of Major League Cricket (MLC). This decision does not match the plans of team selector George Bailey.

Speaking about this, Australia’s chief selector confirmed that Cummins’ inclusion in the MLC is a special thing and he believes that playing a few extra days will not harm his cricket.

What does George Bailey have to say on this decision of Pat Cummins?

George Bailey believes the last 12 months have been tough for the Australia captain, as he played all the matches in the Ashes and then the ODI World Cup, IPL and T20 World Cup. After the MLC, Bailey hopes Cummins will take a break and prepare for the summer, in which India will tour Australia for a five-match series, which could decide the fate of the World Test Championship final.

“Whatever decisions are being taken regarding Pat Cummins, we have been planning for it for about 12 months. It is very important for our leader to be mentally fit for the series we are giving priority to. We have no problem with him playing in the MLC League and there is no change in our plan either. It is just a matter of 18-20 days, then the captain and the team will work according to the plan made”

Let us tell you that, here Bailey is talking about the series against India. He says that as per the team plan, Pat Cummins is being given rest and he will return during the India tour.