Pat Cummins Praises Jasprit Bumrah Ahead of Final Test
In a thrilling buildup to the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins expressed his admiration for Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Cummins highlighted Bumrah’s exceptional form and his relentless ability to challenge batters across formats.
“Bumrah is bowling well at the moment. He is always tough,” Cummins stated during a pre-match press conference. He candidly shared his experience facing Bumrah, saying, “Hopefully, by the time I come in, late in the day, he has bowled quite a bit, which might make it a bit easier for me.”
In a light-hearted moment, Cummins added, “Last game, it helped as I was at the non-striker’s end. That certainly helped [laugh].”
Australia leads the series 2-1 and has the opportunity to secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time since 2014-15 with a win or draw in Sydney. A victory would also guarantee their place in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June against South Africa.
Alongside his praise for Bumrah, Cummins confirmed some changes in Australia’s lineup. Allrounder Mitch Marsh has been dropped due to a string of underwhelming performances, paving the way for Beau Webster to make his debut. Cummins remarked, “Mitchy obviously hasn’t quite got the runs or wickets he would have liked this series and felt like it was time for a freshen up.”
Despite dealing with a rib niggle, Mitchell Starc remains in the bowling attack, underscoring his importance to the team. “He was never going to miss this one,” Cummins stressed.
As cricket enthusiasts gear up for this exciting encounter, it’s clear that the clash between Cummins and Bumrah will be a highlight of the match. For the best deals on cricket gear and more, visit Looffers.com.
