Australia captain Pat Cummins does not believe that the momentum has turned in India’s favor in the five-match series after the third Test match was drawn here and he is happy that his team defeated India in the first innings in favorable conditions for batting. Did not allow the team to score big. Australia, which had the upper hand for most of the third Test match, had set a target of 275 runs for India after declaring its second innings ended at 89 runs for seven wickets here on Wednesday, but due to rain, the match ended in a draw.
Cummins said on Gaba test draw
Cummins said in the post-match press conference, “I can’t say that I was ever worried about rhythm. I never really care about it. I think we can achieve a lot from our performance this week.” Are.” He said, “Our batsmen played two brilliant partnerships. We scored 450 (445) runs when we were sent to bat on the new wicket and when the wicket was providing little help to the batsmen, we bowled out India for 250 (260) runs.” We were successful. We can inspire a lot with this performance.”
Ashwin’s retirement shocking
Now that the series is tied at 1-1, India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised everyone, including Cummins, by announcing his retirement. The Australian captain said, “It was definitely a bit of a surprise. He is definitely a great player. There are very few off-spinners who have left their mark for so long. He will be counted among the greatest players of all time.” He said, “He has always been a great competitor. There were very interesting competitions between us and him in Australia and India. Our team respects him very much.”
Hazlewood out, Travis Head fit
Cummins described the third Test match, which was drawn due to rain, as disappointing because the players had to go in and out several times. He said, “We had to go in and out several times. I don’t remember that ever happening in the past. It was disappointing.”
Cummins also said that fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not be able to play further in the series due to injury, but he is hopeful that Travis Head, who has suffered a muscle strain, will be fit by the next match. He said, “Josh will not be able to play further in the series which is disappointing. As far as Travis is concerned, he will be fit soon. He has a muscle strain but he will be fit by the Melbourne Test (from December 26).” .”
