Undeniably, Pat Cummins is one of the most solid players in Test cricket, presently. The 30-year-old cricketer is the captain of Australia and is one of the most lethal bowlers in the red-ball format.
When the entire world was glued to the cash-rich and lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Pat Cummins was silently preparing for the World Test Championship (WTC) finals. He was in Australia and was preparing for the summit clash.
In 49 Test matches, Pat Cummins has picked up 217 wickets and will be one of the most watched out bowlers by the Indian cricket team, from 7th June 2023 at The Oval.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Pat Cummins can have a good game in the WTC finals:
1. Pat Cummins is ranked 3rd in the ICC Test Rankings
In the latest ICC Test Rankings released by the apex body of world cricket ICC, Pat Cummins is in the 3rd position. He is in form and will be looking to scythe through the batting department of the Indian cricket team.
Pat Cummins will be quite effective in the swing-friendly conditions of England and will be bowling with the new ball. With the ability to bowl long spells without getting tired, Pat Cummins will be a player to watch out for.
2. He is fresh for the longest format of the game
One of the major advantages which skipper Pat Cummins has over the other Indian players is the fact that he wasn’t a part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The Indians will have to switch gears and brace themselves up for a new format altogether.
But Pat Cummins, who has played in the IPL for 6 seasons, choose to prioritize the WTC finals and the subsequent Ashes series, will be taking place from 16th June 2023 in England itself.
3. He has a good record against India
Pat Cummins has bagged 46 wickets against India and it is second-most against a country in Tests. His good record against the Indian cricket team can pose as a serious threat to the Rohit Sharma led Indian team in the WTC finals.
He has an excellent economy of 2.8 and has a best bowling figure of 6/27. Plus, captaincy often brings out the best in the players. Given the kind of form he is in, it well could mean that Pat Cummins is one of the standout players for Australia in the WTC finals.
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