India vs Australia 2nd Test, Pat Cummins: Ahead of the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval, Australia captain Pat Cummins hit back at speculation about a rift in the Australian dressing room, saying “some commentators have got it 100 per cent wrong” and were “trying to make headlines”. Are. The controversy stems from Josh Hazlewood’s comments after the third day’s play for the hosts in the first Test against India. When Hazlewood was asked how Australia would play on the fourth day, he replied, “You should probably ask that question to one of the batsmen. I’m resting and trying to get a bit of physio and a bit of treatment.” Am.”
Former cricketer Adam Gilchrist added fuel to the fire during commentary, saying that Hazlewood’s comments suggested to him that there was a possibility of division in the dressing room. Addressing the rumours, Cummins stressed on unity within the team and dismissed such claims, accusing some commentators of creating unnecessary headlines.
Pat Cummins said in the pre-match press conference on Thursday, “The team is fantastic. Some commentators got it 100 per cent wrong. We prepared as usual. It’s a great feeling around the team. When things don’t go right, So there are many commentators who support you, but we try to ignore those things. that how we Let’s prepare, give ourselves the best chance to win the game.”
Australia has been forced to make changes to its lineup for the pink-ball Test due to Hazlewood’s injury. Scott Boland has been brought into the team to strengthen the bowling attack. Pat Cummins said, “He is really confident for the Gabba. He bowled well like three quarters (of fast) yesterday (Wednesday). It went beautifully. It is probably the right decision. I think in previous years “We just kept bowling (to him). It probably turned that one-week injury into a three-, four-week injury, whereas this year it feels a little different.”
Cummins said, “Traditionally it is a bit cool here, which obviously suits Scotty very well. Last summer he was completely ready to play and no players fell. He is happy with that. How is it going and how is his rhythm, it is great to have a player like Scotty coming straight to the field.
Cummins also gave an update on the fitness of all-rounder Mitchell Marsh, stating that Marsh will not bowl in the initial stages of the Test, but he can be called later if needed. The Australian captain said, “We have spoken to the medical team to keep him away from bowling for a few more days. Hopefully he will warm-up only when he needs to bowl. I think at some point he will be needed.” Will happen.”
Trailing 0-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and with World Test Championship (WTC) final hopes dashed, the whitewash in the series will knock Australia out of the WTC race. Reflecting on the challenge, Cummins pointed to Australia’s return to action at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, where they recovered from two consecutive losses to win the tournament.
Cummins said, “When you are playing at home, any Test match brings pressure. When you are trailing, there is a little more pressure. We have been in similar situations before, even if Be it a World Cup or any other series, we love to play here in Australia, we know that we were not at our best individually. We got professional glory last. “Excited for four tests.”
Despite Australia’s struggles in the first Test, Cummins expressed satisfaction with his bowling form and said, “I was happy with the way I was bowling. I thought it was good. In the second innings, I tried to bowl a few more times. Tried things. But overall, I think I’m happy with my rhythm.”
