Pat Cummins advocates for more fast bowling captains in international cricket

Pat Cummins Advocates for More Fast Bowling Captains in International Cricket

Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, where both teams will be led by their pace spearheads. Jasprit Bumrah will lead India in his second game as stand-in captain in Tests, while Cummins will lead Australia.

Fast Bowling Captains

Cummins believes that having fast bowling captains is a rare and exciting opportunity. He cites the example of Tim Southee, who captained New Zealand in a series last year. Cummins thinks that it doesn't change too much, but it's a great sight to see.

India's Talent Pool

While India will be missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma, who is back home after the birth of his second child, Cummins believes that the Australians have a good understanding of India's talent pool from their IPL stints. He thinks that India has a lot of depth and that whoever they pick is good enough for Test cricket.

Reddy and Nitish

Cummins praises young Indian player Reddy, calling him a great young kid. He also mentions that he loved playing alongside Nitish for Sunrisers and thinks that Reddy has the potential to swing the ball.

Australia's Strengths

Cummins notes that Australia's consistently same squad is one of their strengths. He believes that the players are well aware of their roles and that it's a seamless process. He also thinks that the experience of his 'older squad' would be invaluable in a high-stakes series like this one.

Pressure and Experience

Cummins talks about the pressure of playing in a Test match and how experience can help players find their best form. He believes that experience brings a level of calm and focus that can be invaluable in high-pressure situations.