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Pat Cummins Surpasses Bumrah to Become Leading Wicket-Taker in WTC 2023–25 Cycle

June 12, 2025, 10:36 pm

Australia captain Pat Cummins made history at Lord’s in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa on Thursday by becoming the highest wicket-taker in the ongoing WTC 2023–2025 cycle, surpassing India’s Jasprit Bumrah’s tally of 77 wickets. On the same day, he also became the leading wicket-taker in ICC tournament finals across formats, overtaking teammate Mitchell Starc’s tally of 11 wickets.

Six-Wicket Haul of Pat Cummins Floors South Africa

Cummins bowled a dramatic 6/28 in 18.1 overs, tearing through South Africa’s batting order as they collapsed for a mere 138 in their first innings. The incendiary spell took an early grip on the final for Australia, with Cummins taking all six wickets to fall on Day 2.

Pat Cummins Joins Australia’s Elite 300-Wicket Club

The milestone day also witnessed Cummins become the eighth Australian bowler to achieve 300 Test wickets. He joined a star-studded list that consists of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath, Dennis Lillee, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Starc. He recorded the achievement by bowling out Kagiso Rabada.

Best Bowling Figures by a Captain at Lord’s

Cummins’ 6/28 is currently the captain’s best bowling performance in Tests at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. He surpassed Bob Willis’ 6/101 against India in 1982 to achieve the feat. The spell was not only productive but also rich in symbolism, as it came at cricket’s spiritual home.

With this achievement, Cummins tied the record of nine five-wicket performance as a Test captain with the great Richie Benaud. He is now only behind Imran Khan, who tops the list with 12 five-wicket performances. Cummins’ leadership and consistency continue to raise his profile in world cricket.

One of the Best of the 2023–2025 Test Cycle

In the current 2023–2025 WTC cycle, Cummins has been the top performer. He has grabbed 79 wickets in 18 games at an average of 23.03 and a strike rate of 41.53, with four five-wicket hauls and six four-wicket hauls. His dominance is evident even compared to great bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc.

Pat Cummins’ recent achievement is just the icing on his legacy. As captain and first-choice bowler, he has never disappointed in the big moments. As records fall and his side prospers, Cummins is solidifying himself as one of the greatest captains of fast bowlers in cricket history.

WTC Final Bombshell: Pat Cummins Sparks Debate by Forcing Labuschagne to Open

June 11, 2025, 3:26 am

Australia skipper Pat Cummins has supported Marnus Labuschagne to be the opener in the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, a move that represents a decisive change in the team’s top-order approach. Cummins has chosen Labuschagne to partner Usman Khawaja in opening the innings with the hope that the 30-year-old can be a long-term answer to the position that has witnessed quite a number of batters trying to fill David Warner’s role. Labuschagne, who has never played as an opener in Test cricket, possesses just one century in a Test match since 2022 and didn’t impress much with two games for the County team Glamorgan this month.

“One Spot Up”: Pat Cummins Justifies Labuschagne’s Promotion

“I think Cam Green, the last few weeks he’s had, is coming back in great form, we thought he deserves a spot somewhere in the batting line-up. We thought three probably suited him best. And then, you know, with Marnus moving, we thought it’s, you know, one spot up really. It’s not too different from batting at three. He’s done well here in England in the past. You know, all the boys have trained well. He, Sam ( Konstas), and Josh Inglis have all trained really well. But I thought the selectors went with Marnus’s experience, (not only) here at Lord’s, but in England in general,” Cummins told reporters in London on Tuesday.

High-Risk Call in English Conditions Taken by Pat Cummins

The captain elucidated further that opening in English conditions is always challenging but can provide early scoring possibilities, particularly before the Dukes ball begins to swing a lot.“Opening the batting can be tough, but it can also be the best time to bat. There’s an opportunity to score there,” he said.

Labuschagne, the ex-World No.1 Test batsman, will walk in with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, and Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, and Beau Webster will make up a strong middle order.

Green Returns, Hazlewood Preferred Over Boland

Green comes back into the Test team after making a comeback from back surgery, while Webster holds on to his position to provide useful all-round contributions, comprising part-time medium pace and spin.

At bowling, Josh Hazlewood has been chosen over Scott Boland, a move which Cummins revealed was among the hardest to make. “There are some guys where you generally say you’ve done nothing wrong, don’t change a thing, and that’s Scott. He’s just really unfortunate to miss out,” Cummins said, assuring that Boland remains an integral part of the setup going forward.

Teenager Sam Konstas, who was in the mix for a batting position, has been omitted as well. But Cummins stressed the 19-year-old is very much in Australia’s future plans. “Realistically, he’s really young, he’s got a long career ahead of him. Even by not playing, we hope to show him there are learning opportunities.”

Pat Cummins Mocks England After India Forces Australia Out of Lord’s Nets

June 9, 2025, 8:29 pm

Just a few days before the World Test Championship final test against South Africa, the training of the Australian cricket team, led by Pat Cummins, was struck by a bizarre bump. As per various reports, Australia were asked to find a training facility on Saturday after the WTC finalists were told that the Lord’s ground cannot be used for training purposes. The Indian cricket team was preferred over Australia for training at Lord’s, according to Code Sports, even though the side begins Test series against England on June 20. The teams play at Lord’s from July 10 for the third Test of the five-match series.

Pat Cummins Reacts to Being Sidelined for Indian Team

On Sunday, Australia acquired access to the venue. Australia captain Pat Cummins was, however, undeterred by the move. Instead, he took a ferocious swipe at England over an incident that occurred during the 2023 Ashes. During that series, Australia Usman Khawaja was yanked by a MCC member when the Australian cricket team was coming back after a session when Alex Carey run out Jonny Bairstow.

“I think this is the best version of the stadium this morning,” Cummins said, according to dailytelegraph.co.au. “There’s no one around, which is great. I’m sure it will be much more civil this time around. Things got pretty heated in the middle of that Ashes series, but I think a lot of them will have learned their lesson and I’m sure they’ll be very polite.”

Reports Claim India Was Prioritised Over Australia at Lord’s

A report by Fox Cricket alleged that the Indian team was given the nod to train at Lord’s “at the cost of the Australian team” when Pat Cummins’ men were ‘kicked out’. The report further pointed out that although the WTC final begins on June 11, India’s first Test against England is not until June 20. Actually, India’s Test against England at Lord’s is the third game of the series and will begin on July 10.

Australia Finally Access Lord’s; Pat Cummins Reflects on Ashes Heat

Only after being denied entry in the first place did the Australian players get a chance to try themselves out at the ground on Sunday.

Australian skipper Pat Cummins then commented about his team’s preparations, strategies, and the abuse they always receive every time they play at Lord’s.

“I think this is the best version of the stadium this morning,” he said. “There’s no one around, which is great. I’m sure it will be much more civil this time around.

“Things got pretty heated in the middle of that Ashes series, but I think a lot of them will have learned their lesson and I’m sure they’ll be very polite.”

Pat Cummins on Verge of 300 Wickets, Khawaja Chases 6,000 Runs in Australia’s WTC Showdown

June 7, 2025, 11:01 pm

While Australia’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title defence against South Africa is nearing, two of the team’s brightest talent in the current cycle, captain Pat Cummins and opener Usman Khawaja have significant milestone to pursue. Australia will look to become the first-ever team to defend their ICC WTC mace when they meet Proteas in the ‘Ultimate Test’ from June 11 at Lord’s. If Australia are to win the match with their hands on the gleaming mace still in place, they would require opener Khawaja to provide them with rock-solid initiations and Cummins to claim big wickets to get a strong SA batting lineup headed by skipper Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, etc, out of the game.

Khawaja Nears 6,000 Test Runs Milestone

Usman Khawaja, the leading run-scorer for Australia in the current cycle with 1,422 runs from 19 Tests and 37 innings at an average of 41.82, with two centuries and six half-centuries, requires only 70 runs to reach the 6,000 run barrier in the longer game.

Khawaja has so far scored 5,930 runs in 80 Tests at 45.61 with 16 centuries and 27 half-centuries in 144 innings and the top score of 232. Khawaja is the 16th highest run-scorer for Australia.

In all of the WTC seasons since 2019 onwards, Khawaja is the fifth-highest overall run-getter and Australia’s third-best batsman behind Marnus Labuschagne (4,186 runs from 52 Tests with 11 hundred and 22 fifties) and Steve Smith (4,072 runs in 52 Tests with 13 centuries and 17 fifties).

Khawaja has scored 3,165 runs in 39 Tests of his WTC career at an average of 48.69, with eight centuries and 13 fifties to his credit. His highest score is 232.

Cummins Chases 300 Wickets Landmark

Also, skipper Cummins is now only six wickets away from 300 Test wickets, he would be the eighth Aussie bowler and sixth pacer from his country to achieve this feat. In 67 Tests played till date, he has picked up 294 wickets at an average of 22.43, with best of 6/23. He has also picked a combined total of 13 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket hauls.

In the current cycle, he has collected a whopping 73 wickets in 17 Tests at an average of just over 24, with best figures of 6/91 and five five-wicket returns, just behind India’s Jasprit Bumrah (77 wickets in 15 Tests at an average of 15.09).

In all WTC series since 2019, Cummins has been the second-most wicket-taker, with 200 wickets at 22.63, best figures of 6/91 and nine five-fors. He is behind spinner Nathan Lyon (210 wickets in 50 Tests at 26.85).

Australia Squad for WTC Final at Lord’s

Australia team for WTC final: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Matt Kuhnemann. Reserve to travel: Brendan Doggett.

Cummins Creates History; Becomes First Player in the World to Achieve Never-Done-Before Feat

May 6, 2025, 2:18 am

Pat Cummins played a masterly performance in the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday (May 5). With a playoff place at stake, Cummins took a gamble by choosing to bowl first after winning the toss and resting veteran pacer Mohammed Shami. The move proved to be a masterstroke.

Taking the new ball himself, Cummins struck immediately. He dismissed Karun Nair for a golden duck on the very first ball of the match. In his second over, he claimed the prized wicket of Faf du Plessis, followed by the dismissal of Abhishek Porel in the third over. Notably, all three wickets came on the first ball of each over, dismantling Delhi’s top order.

First Captain in IPL to Record This Mark

With this blistering spell, Cummins wrote his name in the IPL record books. He is the first captain in the history of the tournament to take three wickets in the powerplay. This was only the seventh time a captain had taken more than one wicket in the first six overs of an IPL match, and Cummins is only the fourth such captain to do that.

Also, his sending off Karun Nair made him the first captain in IPL history to dismiss a batsman on the first ball of the innings.

IPL Captains Taking 2 Or More Wickets In Powerplay

Player	Team	Opponent	Powerplay Figures	Venue	Year
Pat Cummins	Sunrisers Hyderabad	Delhi Capitals	3/12	Hyderabad	2025
Axar Patel	Delhi Capitals	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	2/10	Delhi	2025
Zaheer Khan	Delhi Capitals	Kolkata Knight Riders	2/13	Delhi	2017
Shaun Pollock	Mumbai Indians	Kolkata Knight Riders	2/13	Kolkata	2008
Zaheer Khan	Delhi Capitals	Rising Pune Supergiant	2/14	Pune	2017
Zaheer Khan	Delhi Capitals	Kolkata Knight Riders	2/18	Delhi	2016
Zaheer Khan	Delhi Capitals	Rising Pune Supergiant	2/19	Delhi	2017

Cummins Joins Elite SRH Club

Cummins concluded with incredible tallies of 3 for 19 for his four-over stint. He became part of an elite list of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers who have taken a wicket on the first ball of an innings. The others on the list are Jagadeesha Suchith (against RCB, 2022), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (against PBKS, 2023), and Mohammed Shami (against CSK, 2025).

Delhi Capitals Crumble Under Pressure

After Cummins’ initial success, bowlers Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat heaped more agony on Delhi, dismissing Axar Patel and KL Rahul. Delhi were once 29 for 5 at one point before Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, and Ashutosh Sharma led a late fightback to help their team come up with a fighting score.

Cummins’ captaincy and accuracy in a high-pressure match not only improved SRH’s prospects in the tournament but also displayed his potential to perform under pressure.

Sehwag Calls SRH the New ‘Punjab Kings’, Slams Pat Cummins

April 5, 2025, 11:33 am

Three consecutive losses have put SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) with much to think about before the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) reaches its business end. The hyper-aggressive strategy adopted by last year’s runners-up has bitten them in the back, as their shoot-and-scoff batting line-up fell to 120 all out in pursuit of 201 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Veteran India batsman Virender Sehwag was left stunned by SRH’s collapse, particularly with the surface not supporting much to the bowlers. Sehwag even drew a parallel between the current state of SRH and Punjab Kings (PBKS) of the past.

Virender Sehwag Compares SRH to PBKS of the Past

“Punjab used to put a spoke in their own wheels and now it seems they have given it to Hyderabad. They made 190 and lost, then made about 160 and lost, today they couldn’t chase down 200,” Sehwag told.

“Neither was (KKR’s) bowling attack nor the wicket (too difficult to deal with). They batted first and scored 200. We could see that the ball wasn’t turning, there wasn’t too much help in any way for the bowlers. It is just that it was a little slow, and the bowlers were bowling mostly slow balls but you get adjusted to that if you stay in the crease for some time,” he added.

SRH Losing Their Entertaining Identity Says Sehwag

Virender Sehwag also added that SRH are gradually losing the image they have established; playing fun brand of cricket.

“Hyderabad have disappointed. What can I say? They’ve got so many batters and nobody could score runs, and they get all out at 120. The paying public has come to see you. Yes, the game was in Kolkata, but Hyderabad has a reputation. That it will be entertaining to watch them. It was just disappeared here,” Sehwag explained.

From Thrashing RR to Losing Momentum

SRH, who started their season with a bang by thrashing the Rajasthan Royals, have lost their charm.

Their way of winning hinted towards a bright path ahead of them as the whole team sang in harmony. However, since humiliating the Royals, Hyderabad has lost its muse.

It began when Lucknow Super Giants knocked over their 191-run target with ease. The losing run continued after a bashing by the Delhi Capitals, topped by the Kolkata Knight Riders, pounding them to an 80-run loss.

SRH Coaching Staff Still Backing Aggressive Style

But SRH bowling coach James Franklin has supported the destructive batting units to get back to their explosive ways after two consecutive flop shows. SRH will now host an energetic Gujarat Titans (GT) team at home on Sunday, April 6.

‘We Need to Be Realistic’: Cummins Reflects as SRH Fell Short Against KKR

April 4, 2025, 6:45 am

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins admitted that his team didn’t perform well after their 80-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday in Kolkata. This was SRH’s third loss in a row in IPL 2025. As a result, the team is now struggling at the bottom of the points table.

After the match, Cummins expressed disappointment. He felt they had a good chance to win.
“Not a great time. I think this was gettable, a pretty good wicket. Left too many in the field and then fell well short in the end,” he said.

Furthermore, he stressed the need to review their strategy.
“We need to be realistic, three games in a row it hasn’t come off for us. We need to maybe look back at whether we could have chosen better options. Our batters are best when they take the game on, but looking back, maybe we could have taken different options,” he told ESPNcricinfo.

Moreover, Cummins pointed out that poor fielding hurt them the most.
“It was mainly our fielding; overall, bowling wasn’t bad. We should have taken a few catches and stopped them a bit earlier,” he added.

When asked about Adam Zampa’s absence, Cummins explained the team’s decision.
“We only bowled three overs of spin, the ball wasn’t gripping for us too. So we opted to go without him,” he said.

Despite the loss, Cummins urged the team to stay focused and move forward.
“I will probably address it on whether we could have used different options, but I don’t want to dwell too much on it. We go back to a venue we know so well now,” he said positively.

Match Summary: KKR vs SRH

To begin with, SRH won the toss and decided to bowl first. Their plan worked early. They removed Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine for single-digit scores. KKR was struggling at 16/2.

However, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi turned things around. Rahane scored 38 from 27 balls, including one four and four sixes. Meanwhile, Raghuvanshi made 50 off 32 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes.

After both fell, Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh kept the momentum going. Iyer smashed 60 runs from 29 balls with seven fours and three sixes. On the other hand, Rinku remained not out with 32 from 17 balls. Together, they added 91 runs for the fifth wicket. As a result, KKR posted a strong total of 200/6 in 20 overs.

In SRH’s bowling unit, Mohammed Shami took 1/29 while Harshal Patel picked up 1/43. They were the best performers with the ball.

SRH’s Struggle in the Run Chase

In reply, SRH never found their rhythm. They lost wickets too quickly and failed to build partnerships. Only Heinrich Klaasen (33 off 21 balls) and Kamindu Mendis (27 off 20 balls) crossed 20 runs.

Meanwhile, KKR bowlers dominated. Vaibhav Arora took 3/29 and Varun Chakravarthy picked up 3/22. Their efforts sealed the victory for KKR.

Points Table Update

With this win, KKR bounced back. Now, they have two wins and two losses, placing them fifth on the table. In contrast, SRH is at the bottom with just one win from four games.

Pat Cummins Makes History as the First Captain in the World to Achieve This Milestone

January 6, 2025, 1:10 pm

Pat Cummins led Australia to a historic 3-1 triumph over India in the five-match series, reclaiming the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long wait. Australia’s previous BGT win occurred in the 2014/15 season, and since that time, they had endured two losses in home series and two in away series.

Assuming the role of Test captain in 2021, Cummins guided Australia to an impressive series victory in 2024/25. His leadership during the Sydney Test allowed him to make history as the first captain in history to reach a significant milestone. Cummins became the sole captain in history to achieve 20 victories in the World Test Championship (WTC).

During his captaincy, Australia has achieved 20 wins out of 33 Test matches. Ben Stokes is next with 17 victories from 29 matches, while Virat Kohli, who resigned from the captaincy in January 2022, boasts 14 wins from 22 matches.

Captains – Wins:

– Pat Cummins: 20

– Ben Stokes: 17

– Virat Kohli: 14

– Rohit Sharma: 12

– Joe Root: 12

Cummins also stands as one of the two captains to guide his team to a World Test Championship title, with Australia overcoming India in the 2023 WTC final to secure the trophy for the first time. Australia is already set to compete in the 2025 WTC final, where they will go up against South Africa from June 11 to 15 at Lord’s Cricket Ground, marking South Africa’s debut in the WTC final.

Australia’s path to the BGT victory was fraught with difficulties. They encountered a challenging beginning, losing the first Test in Perth by 295 runs. Nonetheless, they rebounded powerfully, winning the second Test by 10 wickets and controlling the third match in Brisbane, although rain thwarted a victory. Australia seized control of the Boxing Day Test, dismissing seven Indian batters in the last session to gain a 2-1 lead, before achieving a convincing win in Sydney to finish the series 3-1 and reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pat Cummins Joins 500 International Wickets Club, Seventh Australian to Achieve the Milestone

January 3, 2025, 11:47 pm

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, reached the milestone of 500 international wickets during the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The Sydney Cricket Ground gave him a warm applause after his exceptional captaincy and superb bowling performance.

Although facing a struggling Indian batting lineup, Cummins maintained pressure on the top order, earning his wickets at the tail end. He took two wickets in the first innings, dismissing Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah, finishing with figures of 2/37 in his 15.2-over spell.

By taking these wickets, Cummins became the seventh Australian cricketer to achieve 500 international wickets. With 500 wickets in 214 matches, his bowling average stands at 24.45 and his economy rate is 3.76. Among Australians, only the legendary Glenn McGrath, who averaged 21.75 over 948 wickets from 375 matches, has a better average.

Cummins joins the elite list of Australians who have taken 500 international wickets, including Shane Warne (999), McGrath (948), Brett Lee (718), Mitchell Starc (699), Mitchell Johnson (590), and Nathan Lyon (569).

In Test cricket, Cummins has played 66 matches, taking 289 wickets at an average of 22.54 and a strike rate of 46.4. In ODIs, he has appeared in 90 matches, claiming 143 wickets at an average of 28.78 and a strike rate of 32.7. In T20Is, Cummins has 66 wickets in 57 games, with an average of 23.57 and a strike rate of 19.0.

In the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Cummins has taken 22 wickets, making him the second-highest wicket-taker in the series. The top spot belongs to India’s Jasprit Bumrah, who has claimed 31 wickets across five Tests at an average of 12.65.

“The Timing Was A Bit Of A Surprise”: Pat Cummins After Ashwin’s Retirement Declaration From International Cricket

December 19, 2024, 12:00 am

After the conclusion of the Brisbane Test against India on Wednesday, Australian skipper Pat Cummins reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement announcement, calling it “a bit of a surprise.”

India’s legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his decision to retire from international cricket shortly after the Brisbane Test ended in a draw.

“The timing was a bit of a surprise. He’s been a fantastic player all around the world. There aren’t too many finger spinners that have that kind of longevity. He’ll go down as one of the all-time greats. He was always a fantastic competitor, we had a lot of battles against him over the years here in Australia as well over in India. Just a massive respect from our change room to the career that he’s had,” Pat Cummins said during the post-match press conference.

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Earlier, Ashwin had joined India’s captain Rohit Sharma at the post-match press conference to officially announce his retirement. Speculation about the decision began swirling when Ashwin appeared emotional on the field and was hugged by Virat Kohli.

Ashwin’s illustrious career includes 106 Test matches in which he claimed a staggering 537 wickets, including 37 five-wicket hauls, and scored 3,503 runs. He stands as the seventh-highest wicket-taker in Test history and the second-highest for India, behind Anil Kumble (619). Ashwin also boasts the second-most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, following Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan (67).

The off-spinner was a pivotal figure in India’s dominance in Test cricket, particularly during their ascent to the top between 2014 and 2019. His contributions extended beyond Test cricket, as he also excelled in limited-overs formats.

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In 181 white-ball matches, Ashwin took 228 wickets. This includes 116 ODIs, where he claimed 156 wickets with best figures of 4/25, and 65 T20Is, in which he secured 72 wickets with best figures of 4/8. Across formats, he amassed 765 international wickets, making him India’s second-highest wicket-taker, only behind Kumble (953).

Ashwin’s achievements include being part of India’s 2011 World Cup-winning squad and the victorious 2013 Champions Trophy team.

With a legacy that spans over a decade, Ashwin’s retirement marks the end of a golden era in Indian cricket, inspiring generations to come.

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Australia Crushes India in Day-Night Test, Levels Series 1-1

December 8, 2024, 12:17 pm

Australia, led by Captain Pat Cummins, secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in the day-night Test in Adelaide, leveling the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 1-1. Cummins delivered a stellar performance with a five-wicket haul, cementing his place as one of the finest skippers in Test cricket.

Australia’s Clinical Chase

Chasing a modest target of 19 runs, Australian openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja wasted no time. They wrapped up the game in just 3.2 overs, thrilling the sell-out crowd at the Adelaide Oval. McSweeney remained unbeaten on 10, while Khawaja finished with 9 not out.

India’s Second-Innings Collapse

India began the third day at 128/5, hoping to extend their lead. However, Cummins and Mitchell Starc dismantled the batting lineup, bowling India out for 175. Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored again with a 47-ball 42, mirroring his first-innings effort. However, Rishabh Pant (28) fell early to Starc, while the tailenders—Ravichandran Ashwin (7), Harshit Rana (0), and Mohammed Siraj (7)—offered minimal resistance.

Cummins showcased his brilliance with figures of 5/57, supported by Scott Boland (3/51) and Starc (2/60).

First-Innings Domination

Australia had laid a strong foundation in the first innings. Mitchell Starc’s fiery 6/48 skittled India for 180. In response, Australia posted a formidable 337, led by Travis Head’s masterful 140.

India’s Struggles Continue

This defeat marked Rohit Sharma’s fourth consecutive loss as India’s Test captain, tying him with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Datta Gaekwad for this unfortunate record. India had previously lost 0-3 to New Zealand at home before traveling to Australia. Rohit missed the first Test in Perth, which India lost under Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy, due to the birth of his child.

Cummins’ Remarkable Feat

Cummins achieved his eighth five-wicket haul as a Test captain, further solidifying his legacy. Only legends Imran Khan (12) and Richie Benaud (9) have more five-wicket hauls as skippers in Test cricket.

With this emphatic victory, Australia has not only leveled the series but also sent a strong message ahead of the remaining matches.

Adelaide Test: Rohit Sharma Chooses to Bat First in Pink-Ball Test

December 6, 2024, 9:53 am

Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia at Adelaide Oval. This match will be played with a pink ball under lights.

India Enter with Confidence After First Test Victory

India enters this match with confidence, following their dominant performance in the first Test. Jasprit Bumrah led the team with outstanding bowling and captaincy. However, India is also looking to erase the memory of their humiliating defeat in the 2020 Adelaide pink-ball Test, where they were bowled out for just 36 runs. On that occasion, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood devastated India’s batting line-up. Currently, India leads the series 1-0 after a crushing 295-run victory in Perth.

India Makes Three Changes

India has made three changes for this Test. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill return to the team. Gill missed the first Test due to a thumb injury. Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin is brought back, as he has been exceptional with the pink ball, taking 18 wickets in four matches at an impressive average of 13.83. The players sitting out are Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel, and Washington Sundar.

Rohit Sharma’s Thoughts at the Toss

At the toss, Rohit said, “The pitch looks good and dry with enough grass covering. There will be something in it for everyone. I’ve been here for two weeks now. Ready to go now. The mood is good, pretty vibrant. What the boys did in Perth was superb. It is a long series, we will try and do most things right. The fast bowlers are happy with the break. We want to carry from where we left. We have made 3 changes. I am back, Gill is back. Ashwin is back. I am batting in the middle order.”

Australia Makes One Change

For Australia, pacer Josh Hazlewood misses out due to a strain. Scott Boland replaces him. Captain Pat Cummins commented, “It is always good to have a fresh start. The pink ball can be a little bit different. It has been a really good preparation. It is pretty muggy today. Just one change. Josh Hazlewood misses out, Scott Boland comes in.”

Team Lineups:

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (w), Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Australia (Playing XI): Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (w), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

T20 World Cup: India Secures Semi-Final Berth, Australia On The Verge Of Elimination?

June 23, 2024, 10:29 am

In a thrilling T20 World Cup 2024 Group 1 clash, Afghanistan upset Australia by 21 runs at Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent, dealing a severe blow to the 2021 champions’ semi-final hopes. Afghanistan’s victory was powered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 60 and Ibhram Zadran’s 51, guiding them to a competitive total of 148/6. Australia faltered in their chase, succumbing to Gulbadin Naib’s stellar bowling performance of 4/20, being bowled out for 127.

With this result, India secured their spot in the semi-finals, topping the group standings. Even a loss to Australia in their next match cannot dislodge India from the top spot unless Afghanistan manages a substantial victory over Bangladesh and surpasses India on net run rate (NRR), provided India loses to Australia.

Australia now faces an uphill battle to qualify, currently second on the points table with one win and one loss. Their final Super 8 league game against India at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, will be decisive. Afghanistan, on the other hand, faces Bangladesh in their last game, also at Gros Islet, where they are favored to win.

For Australia to reach the semi-finals, they must defeat India and hope Bangladesh defeats Afghanistan. Should Australia lose to India and Afghanistan also lose to Bangladesh, qualification will hinge on NRR.

In the event both Australia and Afghanistan win their matches, NRR will once again decide the second semi-finalist from Group 1. Afghanistan would need a convincing victory over Bangladesh to bolster their chances.

The T20 World Cup 2024 continues to deliver intense action and thrilling scenarios as teams vie for a spot in the semi-finals.

Pat Cummins’ Old Video Dancing to KKR Anthem ‘Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo’ Goes Viral After SRH’s Loss In IPL 2024 Final – WATCH

May 27, 2024, 7:47 pm

In 2014, Pat Cummins made his IPL debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) under captain Gautam Gambhir at Eden Gardens. During that season, Cummins played just one match against the Chennai Super Kings, where he bowled four overs, gave away 29 runs, including a maiden over, and took the wicket of Dwayne Smith. Although he spent much of the season on the sidelines, Cummins was part of KKR’s championship-winning squad.

Following KKR’s 2014 title victory, a video emerged online showing Cummins dancing to the team’s anthem ‘Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re’. This video resurfaced on social media after Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Cummins, faced defeat in the IPL final on Sunday.

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Since his 2014 debut, Pat Cummins has played in 58 IPL matches, taking 63 wickets and scoring 515 runs. Over his IPL career, he has played for KKR, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In the IPL 2024 Auction, Cummins was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a record Rs 20.50 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history. Appointed captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2024 season, Cummins led the team to the final, where they finished as runners-up after losing to KKR in Chennai.

Pat Cummins Ties Anil Kumble’s Record: Second-Highest Wickets by a Captain in IPL Season

May 25, 2024, 2:46 pm

Pat Cummins Equals Anil Kumble’s Record, Second-Highest Wicket-Taker as IPL Skipper” In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Pat Cummins has matched Anil Kumble’s record for the second-highest wickets taken by a skipper in a single IPL season. Cummins has secured 17 wickets, equaling Kumble’s record set in the 2010 season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

In a recent IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), Cummins took one wicket, including that of Tom Kohler-Cadmore, achieving this milestone. However, the record for the most wickets in an IPL season as captain is still held by Shane Warne, who claimed 19 wickets in the 2008 season with Rajasthan-based franchise. During the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, the latter won the toss and chose to field first.

Key contributions from Heinrich Klaasen (50 runs from 34 balls, 4 sixes) and Rahul Tripathi (37 runs from 15 balls, 5 fours and 2 sixes) helped Sunrisers post 175/9 on the scoreboard. Travis Head’s performance (34 runs from 28 balls, 3 fours and 1 six) was also crucial for the team.

The Rajasthan Royals’ bowling attack, led by Trent Boult and Avesh Khan, took three wickets each during their spells. In response, Rajasthan’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (42 runs from 21 balls, 4 fours and 3 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (56 runs from 35 balls, 7 fours and 2 sixes) made valiant efforts but fell short in chasing the target. Sunrisers’ bowlers, especially Shahbaz Ahmed with 3 wickets in his four-over spell and Abhishek Sharma with 2 wickets in his four-over spell, played a key role in the team’s victory. Sunrisers Hyderabad will now face Kolkata Knight Riders in the final match of this season at Chepauk on Sunday.

RCB’s Swapnil Singh Reveals Crucial Moment: The Ball Was Stopping

April 26, 2024, 4:21 pm

Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) triumph over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), bowling all-rounder Swapnil Singh emphasized a critical juncture in the match, noting that the ball’s pace had slowed, instilling confidence in RCB’s ability to defend their 207-run target. The victory, which snapped RCB’s six-match losing streak, came in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The slower pitch conditions favored RCB’s strategy, enabling a comprehensive 35-run win and a strong team performance across batting, bowling, and fielding.

RCB’s resurgence was evident in their collective effort, seizing control of the match with disciplined gameplay and strategic adaptability. The favorable pitch conditions amplified RCB’s strengths, allowing them to capitalize on opportunities and outplay their opponents. The result not only marked a significant turning point for RCB in the IPL 2024 season but also underscored their resilience and determination to bounce back from setbacks.

In a post-match press conference, Swapnil expressed his delight at making his debut for RCB, describing it as a fantastic experience. He emphasized the importance of winning the game and highlighted the challenging nature of the pitch, noting that the ball was slowing down. Swapnil elaborated on the team’s strategy, explaining that spinners aimed to spin the ball while fast bowlers focused on variations in pace. Despite the target being defendable, he acknowledged the team’s focus on hitting their lengths and adapting to the conditions, particularly the absence of dew.

Swapnil acknowledged the shift in momentum within the team following the victory, remarking on the positive atmosphere. Reflecting on their previous narrow loss against KKR, he emphasized the team’s satisfaction with the win while acknowledging the long journey ahead. In the match itself, RCB chose to bat first after winning the toss. Skipper Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli provided a strong start during the powerplay, with Rajat Patidar injecting momentum into the innings with a quickfire fifty. Despite Kohli’s dismissal after a promising start, contributions from Cameron Green and Swapnil Singh propelled RCB to a competitive total of 206/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Jaydev Unadkat and T Natrajan were the standout bowlers for SRH, while Pat Cummins and Mayank Markande also chipped in with a wicket each.

In the pursuit of the target, SRH faced frequent setbacks, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite Abhishek Sharma’s notable contribution of 31 runs from 13 balls, featuring three fours and two sixes, previous standout performers such as Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Reddy failed to leave a significant impact. While Skipper Cummins (31 runs from 15 balls, including a four and three sixes) and Shahbaz Ahmed (40 runs from 37 balls, with a four and six) showed resilience, SRH struggled to maintain momentum and were eventually dismissed for 171 runs in their allotted 20 overs.

RCB’s bowling attack, led by performances from Green (2/12) and Karn Sharma (2/29), effectively contained SRH’s batting lineup. Additionally, Swapnil Singh contributed with two wickets conceding 40 runs, while Will Jacks and Yash Dayal also secured a wicket each. Rajat Patidar’s impactful fifty earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ accolade.

In the current standings, RCB finds itself at the bottom of the points table with two wins, seven losses, and four points. Meanwhile, SRH holds the third position with five wins, three losses, and 10 points.

SRH Captain Pat Cummins lauds Nitish Reddy for all-round performance

April 10, 2024, 12:27 pm

Following a hard-fought victory over the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins lauded all-rounder Nitish Reddy for his outstanding performance, which ultimately made the crucial difference between the two teams. Despite Punjab Kings’ valiant effort led by Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, they fell short by two runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against SRH at Mullanpur Stadium.

Cummins praised Nitish for his impressive debut last week, highlighting his contributions with the bat, in the field, and with the ball, emphasizing how his innings of 64 runs greatly impacted their total of 182. Cummins also commended the overall team effort, noting the significance of the ‘Impact Player’ rule in bolstering their batting lineup. Reflecting on the match, Cummins emphasized the importance of a strong start, particularly with the new ball, and shared insights into their bowling strategy aimed at maximizing success.

Despite SRH’s initial struggles, a crucial partnership between Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad helped propel their score. In the run-chase, PBKS fought hard but ultimately fell short, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar shining as the standout bowler for SRH. Nitish Reddy’s exceptional performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award as SRH moved up to fifth place in the standings, while PBKS sits in sixth place.

Australian captain Cummins says he’s “pumped to be joining SRH, have heard a lot about Orange Army”

December 19, 2023, 3:42 pm

Pat Cummins, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Australia, stated his enthusiasm about playing for the team in the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
At the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Tuesday, Cummins shattered records by becoming the most expensive player in Indian Premier League history when he was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 20.50 crore.

“Pumped to be joining SRH for the upcoming IPL. I have heard a lot of Orange Army, I have played in Hyderabad a few times and loved it. I cannot wait to get started. Happy to see another Aussie Travis Head. We are going to have a lot of fun this season and hopefully a lot of success,” said Cummins in a video message posted by SRH.

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, challenges Lyon with “another 500 to go”

December 18, 2023, 11:18 am

Australia’s captain, Pat Cummins, believes that veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon can continue to build on his success and eventually overtake the great spinner Shane Warne to be the team’s top wicket-taker in Test format.

Lyon’s five wickets in the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth saw him join the exclusive club of 500 Test wickets. He trapped Faheem Ashraf in front of the stumps, making him his 500th victim in a Test match.

As he approaches the end of his career, the 36-year-old has amassed 501 wickets among the two Australian greats, Warne (708 wickets) and Glenn McGrath (563).

Although Lyon refrained from discussing if he might overtake the two Australian icons, Cummins challenged the off-spinner following his impressive achievement.

“At least four or five more years remain, with ten games annually. I believe you still have 40 or 50 Test matches left, which equates to four or five years and ten matches every year. A couple of hundred (wickets) at an average of four or five per game, which is seven hundred,” Cummins stated following their triumph, as cited by the ICC.

WTC final: Pat Cummins confirms Scott Boland’s inclusion in Australia’s playing XI against India

June 6, 2023, 3:30 pm

Scott Boland, the right-arm fast-medium bowler, is certain to be included in place of injured Josh Hazlewood in the Australian playing XI for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India starting on Wednesday at the Oval in London.

The Australian skipper, Pat Cummins, confirmed that Scott has been preferred over Michael Neser in the final eleven. “We’re big on kind of everyone bowling slightly differently, Scott is a seam bowler on a good length, but he just offers something slightly different to Joshy Hazlewood, and Starcy being a left-hander is a bit different.

Australia have a busy schedule in England after the WTC final, where they will take on England for the prestigious Ashes series starting from 16 June.

The 34-year-old seam bowler has appeared in seven Tests and grabbed 28 wickets. Boland made his debut against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2021. His threatening pace may be a key weapon for Australia in the WTC final against India.

However, he failed to take a wicket in the Test match against India in Nagpur ealrier this year. Meanwhile, he expects to have a significant impact on English conditions in the coming months.

Earlier, Cricket Australia had announced Michael Neser as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out of the ICC World Test Championship final against India due to injury.

Smith will take the lead in Indore as Cummins misses the third Test

February 24, 2023, 3:16 pm

India is currently leading Australia 2-0 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match. The third test, which is scheduled for 1–5 March, which is takes place in Indore. In the first two test matches, Pat Cummins has already done the captaincy for Australia. After dropping the second Test match, Cummins was forced to take a flight back to Sydney. Due to Pat Cummins’ absence for Australia, Steve Smith will serve as captain for the third test between India and Australia, which will begin on March 1, in Indore.

“Given that my mother is ill and receiving palliative care, I have chosen not to go back to India at this moment. Being here with my family is where I feel at my finest. I value all of Cricket Australia’s and my teammates’ unwavering support. Thank you for your cooperation “a Cummins statement read.

Smith has so far scored 71 runs in four innings at an average of 23.66 in the ongoing series. Cummins’ absence is the latest blow to Australia’s hopes of making a comeback in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. India have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing four-match Test series.

Australian cricketer Norma Whiteman passes away at 86

January 9, 2023, 3:31 pm

Norma Whiteman Australia’s oldest Test cricketer and a trailblazer of the women’s game, has passed away.

The 86-year-old cricketer Whiteman was a middle-order batter and medium-pace bowler, who played for his country in seven Tests from 1948 to 1951.

Taking to Twitter Australia Cricket tweeted, “Australian Cricket is mourning the loss of Norma Johnston (nee Whiteman), who has passed away aged 95. Norma played seven Tests from 1948-51 and until her passing, was Australia’s oldest living Test cricketer. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.”

“Everyone across Australian Cricket will be saddened to hear of Norma’s passing. As a pioneer, Norma not only made a wonderful contribution as a player but helped set the platform for the many thousands of women and girls now playing the game,” Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.

Earlier in 1948 Whiteman made her debut and finished her career following the 1951 tour of England in which Whiteman scored 151 Test runs at 25.16.

“I loved listening to her recall touring with the pioneers of the women’s game. It was an interest she carried all the way through to her love of the WBBL and the thrill she got from just how far the game had progressed. Being a girl from Bathurst in country New South Wales, she always kept an eye on, and had a place close to her heart for all the country girls who would come through and play for their state and Australia,” Lisa Sthalekar said.

Australia captain Pat Cummins also expressed his grief and said, “This morning I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Norma Johnston. She was passionate about cricket, her home town of Bathurst, and the many women who would follow in her footsteps representing their state and country. Her contribution to Australian cricket and the friendships she made with so many within the game will live on forever.”