Australian skipper Pat Cummins is decided to “make amends” in opposition to India within the upcoming five-match Take a look at sequence, as he goals to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the primary time in over a decade. The 2 groups will face off in a five-match sequence beginning November 22 in Perth. India will come into the competition with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy firmly of their grasp, having held it for almost a decade and profitable two consecutive sequence in Australia. “We have had a little bit of a break, so I am excited for the 5 match Take a look at sequence. Excited to get into it,” the 31-year-old mentioned in Star Sports activities’ Press Room.
“We’ve not had a whole lot of luck in opposition to India over the previous couple of Take a look at sequence, however we at all times satisfaction ourselves on taking part in properly right here in Australia.” India had gained the final Border-Gavaskar sequence in Australia 2-1 in 2020-21. Rishabh Pant’s second innings heroics of unbeaten 89 within the last Take a look at noticed India chase down 328 to seal a historic three-wicket win on the Gabba.
It got here after enduring a humiliating collapse within the first Take a look at in Adelaide, the place they had been shot out for 36 — their lowest-ever Take a look at rating.
“The final two sequence had been a very long time in the past, so I feel we have gotten over it. However we’ve actually excessive expectations once we play Take a look at cricket in Australia,” Cummins mentioned.
“I feel that is from the followers and the media as properly. So anytime we do not win down right here, in fact, you have a look at these sequence a bit extra intently.
“The final sequence, specifically, was a extremely robust one. It went proper right down to that final session on the Gabba, and sadly, we could not pull it off. Lots of the fellows within the workforce are the identical as those that performed in that sequence, and we’re right here to make amends,” he added.
Cummins recognized Rishabh Pant as India’s “X-factor,” however harassed that his workforce is concentrated on rectifying the setbacks from 4 consecutive sequence defeats to India.
“Rishabh had an amazing sequence right here in Australia final time. He is at all times a little bit of that X-factor within the center order,” he mentioned.
“You by no means fairly know what you are going to get, which is thrilling, even because the opposition. And he is at all times received one thing to say behind the stumps — he is very humorous, makes me snort.” Requested how the Australian bowling lineup charges proficient children like Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cummins mentioned: “I’ve performed slightly bit in opposition to Shubman. Have not seen a whole lot of Jaiswal, only a bit within the IPL.
“However they each appear like younger guys who’ve scored a good few runs in numerous codecs. We’ll get down right here and have a great have a look at them. However yeah, we’re nonetheless a short time away from the sequence, so I am unable to say I have been planning too intently for them but.” Cummins additionally rued about lacking key all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced who has been dominated out for six months after selecting to endure surgical procedure for a stress fracture in his decrease again.
“He is an enormous loss for us. Not just for his batting, however he is most likely one of the best gully fielder I’ve ever seen, and an amazing bowler we want as properly, so we’re actually going to overlook him,” he mentioned.
Australia will face Pakistan in a white-ball sequence earlier than the much-anticipated Take a look at sequence in opposition to India.
It will likely be the primary Take a look at sequence between India and Australia comprising 5 matches since 1992.
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