DTVHINDI“I am very happy with Smith’s performance at number 4” – Cummins probably does not want to make Steve Smith the opener.
Pat Cummins and Steve Smith (Pic Source-Twitter) Ever since David Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket, many opening batsmen have been seen as his replacement, especially in Test cricket. Players like Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw were included in this list. However, the team management was open to the idea of trying Cameron Green at the top of the order along with Usman Khawaja. AlthoughBefore the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney, Steve Smith had expressed his desire to open, which made the decision even more difficult for the team management. marnus labuschagne supported the idea and said that it would give him a lot of motivation to improve in the longest format. However, captain Pat Cummins does not support this and is happy with Smith playing at number four. The captain said that he has no problem from numbers 3 to 6, as Labuschagne, Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh have performed well. Steve Smith will bat at number 4 only – Pat Cummins Pat Cummins was quoted by Cricbuzz as saying, “I am very happy with (Smith’s) performance at number 4. Obviously Marnus (Labuschen), Steve (Smith), Travie (Head) and (Mitchell) Marsh have been very influential at Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6. So the first instinct is probably not to disrupt it.” Warner was a tremendous player in red-ball cricket and Cummins said that it would be difficult for anyone to replace him. The 30-year-old did not give a clear indication of the player who could replace Warner in the final playing XI, but said that players who have scored runs in the Sheffield Shield will be considered for this. Cummins said, “Obviously it will be really difficult to repeat what Davey has done. I think what you really look for is who is in the best position to score runs. But I think, in Test cricket, there are some things that remain true – and that is that you have to put pressure on the opponent. You have to tick the scoreboard. Not always – but most of the time – you have to keep the scoreboard moving. There are some thoughts, but realistically, if someone is scoring runs in Shield cricket, it is probably a good sign that they can do it at the next level.” Also read: Wasim Akram got furious on social media, read what is the whole matter
“After Don Bradman, Pat Cummins will be Australia’s greatest cricketer” – Michael Vaughan’s big prediction
Michael Vaughan & Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Getty Images) The year 2023 was a great year for Pat Cummins. Under the captaincy of Cummins, Australia won the ICC World Test Championship and ODI World Cup titles last year. After this, Australia was also successful in retaining the Ashes series. There itself Star fast bowler Cummins has also started 2024 in a great style. Cummins took a brilliant five-wicket haul against Pakistan in his first match of the year. He seems to be in great form in the ongoing series against Pakistan, so far he has taken five wicket hauls three times in a row in this series and after which former cricketer Michael Vaughan praised him and said that after the 30-year-old Sir Don Bradman, Can become the greatest Australian cricketer. Michael Vaughan said a big thing about Pat Cummins Michael Vaughan was quoted by Fox Cricket as saying, ‘I have seen a bit of DK Lillee (Dennis Lillee), but I think it will be Pat Cummins. I don’t think he’ll ever surpass Sir Don, but I think Pat Cummins is going to be Australia’s greatest cricketer since Sir Don. I honestly think he’s that good. His bowling. His captaincy. Their numbers. He has five-seven years left to play.” He continued by saying, ‘I really think he is so good that in a few years we will be talking about him being right behind Sir Don Bradman as the greatest Australian cricketer.’ Australia, under the leadership of Cummins, are leading 2-0 in the three-match series and will be eyeing to complete the white-wash by winning the third Test as well. Due to bad light and rain, only 46 overs were played on the second day, with the hosts still trailing by 197 runs. Aamer Jamal was once again the star with the ball for the Shan Masood-led team, while Agha Salman took the second wicket. Also read: Jasprit Bumrah proved SKY’s comment to be true
AUS vs PAK: Pat Cummins won a brilliant battle not only inside the field but also outside.
Mohammad Hafeez said that due to poor umpiring and DRS, Pakistan could not win this match. Pat Cummins (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia team captain Pat Cummins has given a befitting reply to Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez. Let us tell you, after losing the second Test match, Mohammad Hafeez had said that his team is a better team than Australia even though they had to face defeat in Melbourne. In the press conference after the second Test match, Mohammad Hafeez had said that Pakistan has performed well in the Test away from home and Australia has won this match very close. He also said that due to poor umpiring and DRS, Pakistan could not win this match. According to Fox Cricket, Australia team captain Pat Cummins said, ‘They played well. It was better that we won this match. It doesn’t matter, right? In the end it is important for the team to win. I seemed to be in my element: Pat Cummins Pat Cummins further said, ‘Personally I think I am very happy for some reasons. One of the main reasons is that I was bowling very well and I felt that I was in very good form. I was also happy with my pace. I also bowled some bouncers against Pakistan. I was very happy with my bowling and this year has been very good for us as a team across all formats. We have had a lot of success and have also won the series at home. Seeing all this I feel very happy. Let us tell you, Australia had defeated Pakistan by 360 runs in the first Test match while the hosts won the second match by 79 runs. Now the last test match between the two teams is starting from January 3. 5 Indian bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in the fewest innings in international cricket 4 South African opening batsmen who have scored 50+ scores most times in Test cricket Best playing 11 of the year 2023 5 batsmen who have scored the most centuries in test cricket away from home (active players) 5 Indian players who have scored the most runs in Tests against South Africa (Active Players) 6 Indian batsmen who scored centuries in South Africa Top 5 players sold in IPL 2024 auction 5 most expensive players sold in IPL history 3 players who have taken more than 500 wickets in test cricket for Australia Top 3 players who scored most runs as captain in IPL
