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Pat Cummins poked fun at Team India with the phrase
Prior to the first Test match beginning on February 9, Australia captain Pat Cummins made it plain on Wednesday that his team is not worried by the debate surrounding the Nagpur surface. After Ian Healy stated that the hosts will modify the field to fit their strategy, there were several claims that India was attempting to “doctor” the field. Given that the conditions would be “custom-made” for India, Cummins stated it will be difficult for the team.
The fact that these series always provide new obstacles both on and off the field is what makes these tours so unique. Playing away can be challenging in part because of it. Home teams aim to triumph there. Australia is fortunate to typically have speed and bounce. Home match advantage isn’t always a bad thing, in my opinion. Knowing that the circumstances are ideal for them adds additional difficulty to travelling in this country, according to Cummins.
Australian cricket teams haven’t triumphed in a Test series in India for the previous 19 years, but current captain Pat Cummins would have everyone believe that his squad is unaffected by the wins and losses of his forebears.
The skipper also emphasised the significance of a strong first-innings score, which would be vital in the context of the series, as Cummins takes Australia to one of its most difficult tasks in India.
“No, this team is significantly unlike to many of the teams that have previously competed here. Therefore, we don’t carry the victories or the losses “When asked if his memory will be clouded by previous failures, Cummins told reporters.
“We are anticipating the visit despite the fact that India is a tremendously strong cricket team, especially at home. And yes, we will do our hardest “Add Cummins.
When questioned about first-inning totals, the fastest man in the world responded, “That first-inning lead, ideally, is crucial here more than everywhere else in the world, in my opinion. Simply told, you need to find a way to score a high total, keeping in mind that the second inning will be extremely difficult if the ball is going to spin.” Outside of left-handers’ off stump, rough will be present.
With one story in the Sydney Morning Herald anticipating the type of the wicket even before a ball has been bowled on the VCA stadium track, the Australian media has already begun to make a scene about “doctored pitches.”
The left-handedness of his team, according to Cummins, has motivated curators to dry up areas where India’s right-hand seamers will provide rough patches for the home spinners to exploit.
“Yes, potentially. Given how much traffic right-arm bowlers would likely cause there and how dry it appears to be for left-handers, there may be a good deal of rough there “said Cummins.
Contrary to the media in his nation, Cummins wants to take on the task.
“That is something we must once more accept. It should be enjoyable. Although it may occasionally be difficult, our batters will enjoy the opportunity to problem-solve quickly, and many of them will have the chance to do so.” But Cummins refrained from making a score prediction during the first inning.
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“You must have a strong first inning at bat. Every venue might not have the same rules. In certain situations, 250 could be a respectable score, but in others, 500 would be required. It might be challenging at times to read the wicket, but you have to be prepared for everything.” Lyon will bowl several innings.
