Confident Cummins breaks internet with savage reply on possible T20 WC semi-finalists

Australia’sODI and Test captain Pat Cummins won the internet with his savage reply on the possible four semi-finalists at the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. During an interview with a TV channel, Cummins, replying to a question on the final four atJune'smarquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be.

Although all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will leadAustralia’sT20I side, Cummins will play a handy role in determining their fate at the 20-team tournamentscheduledin the Caribbean and the USA.

During a recent chat, the interviewer asked Cummins to pick his final four, to which he instantly‘Australia’.Shefurtherasked to name the remaining three, and Cummins said,‘You can choose the other three’.

Following a slight giggle, the interviewer asked him again,‘Which three do you want?’To which Cummins responded,‘Don'tcare; you can pick any of them.’

Question - your Top 4 teams for the T20 World Cup?

Pat Cummins - Definitely Australia, the other 3 you can choose.

Question - which 3 do you want?

Pat Cummins - don't care, you can pick any of them. pic.twitter.com/jyk7s5BiYZ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2024

Such a reply reflects how confident Cummins is of Australia going for the glory for the second time, winning it the first time in 2021 by beating New Zealand in the final.

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Cummins has brought Australia back into the reckoning for world domination since taking over the captaincy role in two formats. His first trophy as the Aussie captain was their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title last year, where they beat favourites India in a one-sided contest.

Cummins-led Australia then drew the away Ashes 2-2, retaining the Ashes on the count of being the winners the last time. Later, he led his ODI outfit to their record sixth 50-over World Cup, beating the hosts and favourites India in the summit clash by six wickets.

Although his record in the home series speaks for itself,Cummins’trophy cabinet tells a lot about his leadership skills.He might be relieved of the captaincy duties at the upcoming T20 World Cup but continues to play a vital role inAustralia’squest for another shortest-format title.

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Leading SunRisers Hyderabad this season, Cummins has brought his magic stick to the cash-rich league, guiding SRH to 10 points in as many games. Although the result section is one to worry about, considering they wish to finish in the top four,Cummins’approach has brought him to the limelight.

Besides, underPat's captaincy, SunRisers Hyderabad scored over 250thricethis season.

Could he guide them to their second IPL title? Only time will tell.