<p>Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia. The pacer is, however, desperate for Australia to 'make amends' this time around after the past mistakes in the last few BG series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cummins told Star Sports, "The most recent Test match was, of course, the World Test Championship in neutral conditions, and we came out on top in that match. It's always fiercely competitive, and it always feels like it's 50-50. I'm 10 out of 10 excited for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy."</p>

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<p>The onus is on Australia as they have lost their last two Test home series versus India, and also lost an equal number of series on Indian soil since their last won the trophy in 2014-15.</p>

<p>In this regard, Cummins said, "The last two series here in Australia, we haven't been successful, so it's been a long time. Hopefully, it's time to make amends. You know, we've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also had plenty of wins against them as well, which we'll draw confidence from."</p>

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<section>The upcoming BG Trophy is keenly awaited as both India and Australia are also favourites to lock horns in the 2025 WTC final. India are at the top spot in the WTC 2023-25 standings, with a win percentage of 68.52 whereas defending champions Australia are a close second, with a win percentage of 62.50.</section>

<p>The 2024/25 BG Trophy commences on November 22 in Perth. This time around, it will be a five-match series between the two heavyweights, including a day-night affair in Adelaide.</p>
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Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia.

Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in 2014-15, when they hosted India in a four-match Test series. Ahead of the 2024/25 BG Trophy at home, Test captain Pat Cummins feels 'it will be 50-50' between arch-rivals India and Australia. The pacer is, however, desperate for Australia to 'make amends' this time around after the past mistakes in the last few BG series. Cummins told Star Sports, "The most recent Test match was, of course, the World Test Championship in neutral conditions, and we came out on top in that match. It's always fiercely competitive, and it always feels like it's 50-50. I'm 10 out of 10 excited for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy." 'We've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also...' The onus is on Australia as they have lost their last two Test home series versus India, and also lost an equal number of series on Indian soil since their last won the trophy in 2014-15. In this regard, Cummins said, "The last two series here in Australia, we haven't been successful, so it's been a long time. Hopefully, it's time to make amends. You know, we've played them plenty of times where they've beaten us, but we've also had plenty of wins against them as well, which we'll draw confidence from." Also read: WTC 2023/25 final to be held at Lord's from June 11-15, confirms ICC The upcoming BG Trophy is keenly awaited as both India and Australia are also favourites to lock horns in the 2025 WTC final. India are at the top spot in the WTC 2023-25 standings, with a win percentage of 68.52 whereas defending champions Australia are a close second, with a win percentage of 62.50. The 2024/25 BG Trophy commences on November 22 in Perth. This time around, it will be a five-match series between the two heavyweights, including a day-night affair in Adelaide.

It will be 50-50 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia captain Pat Cummins, hopeful to 'make amends'

<p>Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says he and the management rely on the two all-rounders – Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to play a handy role with the ball as the hosts aim to win back the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy. With Team India set to tour Australia for five Tests later this year, Cummins wants both all-rounders to ‘get the job done’ this time.</p>

<p>Australia played with the same bowling attack across seven Tests last summer (against Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand), with the quicks enjoying brief outings.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With none of the matches going till the fifth day and only three times Australia bowled over 78 overs in an innings, the star trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Cummins didn’t burn out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cummins admitted that the upcoming summer (regarding workload) will be different from the previous ones.</p>

<p>"It's been huge [having the all-rounders]," Cummins said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In some ways, we haven't had to use them as much as we thought we would. Which is a great thing. The last couple of summers have been pretty light [with] quick Test matches.</p>

<p>"I suspect this summer might be a bit different at the time. We'll be drawing on Cam Green and Mitch Marsh a bit more. Even someone like Cam basically started in Shield cricket as a bowler but hasn't had to bowl heaps in Test matches. Now he is a few years older, I think we will be leaning on him a bit more," the Test captain noted.</p>

<h2>Uncertainty over batting order</h2>

<p>Although talks are going on about Steve Smith’s batting position since he moved up the order after David Warner’s departure, Cummins confirmed that irrespective of uncertainty around the batting order, Green and Marsh will play the first Test this summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The first point is they both absolutely make the top six on their batting alone, which is a luxury," Cummins said at the launch of Play Cricket Week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're really lucky that Nathan Lyon bowls plenty of overs, so you don't necessarily have to have an all-rounder, but it makes a big difference to have that fifth bowling option. And with someone like Cam and Mitch, we have six bowling options. It's a really nice thing to have. Top six should always make the team on their batting,” Cummins continued.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Cricket Australia rested the ace seamer for the upcoming UK Tour with an eye on managing his workload.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says he and the management rely on the two all-rounders – Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to play a handy role with the ball as the hosts aim to win back the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says he and the management rely on the two all-rounders – Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to play a handy role with the ball as the hosts aim to win back the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy. With Team India set to tour Australia for five Tests later this year, Cummins wants both all-rounders to ‘get the job done’ this time. Australia played with the same bowling attack across seven Tests last summer (against Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand), with the quicks enjoying brief outings. ALSO READ: West Indies rest Andre Russell and Alzarri Joseph for South Africa T20Is; Shimron Hetmyer retains spot With none of the matches going till the fifth day and only three times Australia bowled over 78 overs in an innings, the star trio of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Cummins didn’t burn out. Cummins admitted that the upcoming summer (regarding workload) will be different from the previous ones. "It's been huge [having the all-rounders]," Cummins said. "In some ways, we haven't had to use them as much as we thought we would. Which is a great thing. The last couple of summers have been pretty light [with] quick Test matches. "I suspect this summer might be a bit different at the time. We'll be drawing on Cam Green and Mitch Marsh a bit more. Even someone like Cam basically started in Shield cricket as a bowler but hasn't had to bowl heaps in Test matches. Now he is a few years older, I think we will be leaning on him a bit more," the Test captain noted. Uncertainty over batting order Although talks are going on about Steve Smith’s batting position since he moved up the order after David Warner’s departure, Cummins confirmed that irrespective of uncertainty around the batting order, Green and Marsh will play the first Test this summer. "The first point is they both absolutely make the top six on their batting alone, which is a luxury," Cummins said at the launch of Play Cricket Week. "We're really lucky that Nathan Lyon bowls plenty of overs, so you don't necessarily have to have an all-rounder, but it makes a big difference to have that fifth bowling option. And with someone like Cam and Mitch, we have six bowling options. It's a really nice thing to have. Top six should always make the team on their batting,” Cummins continued. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia rested the ace seamer for the upcoming UK Tour with an eye on managing his workload. (With inputs from agencies)

Pat Cummins relies on Green and Marsh to ‘get the job done’ against India in Border-Gavaskar series

<p>Pat Cummins has won mostly everything since becoming the Australian Test captain, but one eluded from his decorated trophy cabinet is a Border-Gavaskar series. With Team India travelling Down Under for five Tests later this year, Cummins has his eyes set on beating them. Ahead of this marquee five-match Test series, Cummins has outlined his preparation plans, which, for now, doesn’t include cricket.</p>

<p>Cummins has been on the go ever since early last year, and with the crucial India Tests coming up, he has decided to sideline cricket for a while, concentrating on resting entirely.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Australia pacer just completed his stint in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC), with Cricket Australia (CA) handing him extended rest for the next two months to manage his workload.</p>

<p>"Everyone that comes back after a break is a little bit fresher; you never regret it," Cummins said during a chat with Fox Sports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I've basically been bowling non-stop since the World Test Championship final, nearly 18 months ago. This gives me a good seven or eight weeks completely off bowling so the body can recover, then you start building up again for the summer. "It means you can hopefully bowl for a little bit longer, maintaining pace is a bit easier, makes you less susceptible to injuries," he added.</p>

<p>Over the past year, Cummins has been part of multiple away bilateral tours, twin home Test series against Pakistan and West Indies and three ICC tournaments – WTC Final 2023 (England), ODI World Cup 2023 (India) and T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean; not to forget the away Ashes last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though he has been on the winning side most times, Cummins admits feeling soreness in his body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm very sore today after a week of the gym. Hamstrings, even ankles, kind of build up over months of bowling, but you can't really nail it while you're in the midst of the season," Cummins noted. "I'll be doing lots of gym, some running, a lot of rehab exercise that you just can't really fit in the middle of the season."</p>

<h2>Cummins on Border-Gavaskar series</h2>

<p>Looking forward to the India Tests, Cummins said it (BGT) is one trophy he and most of his current teammates haven’t won, something he wishes to tick off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's the trophy I haven't won before... this is the one trophy a lot of our group haven't ticked off," Cummins said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've achieved some amazing things over the last few years as a Test group. You kind of back yourself to win every series at home. I think you need to try and be up there in the upper echelon of teams. "That's what lies ahead of us this summer. They (India) are a really good side. We play them quite a lot, we know them really well, but we feel like we're really well placed also," he added.</p>

<p>Australia last won the BGT almost ten years ago, in 2014/15, when they beat India 2-0 at home. Since then, they have lost twice at home, in addition to suffering beatings in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pat Cummins has won mostly everything since becoming the Australian Test captain, but one eluded from his decorated trophy cabinet is a Border-Gavaskar series. With Team India travelling Down Under for five Tests later this year, Cummins has his eyes set on beating them.

Pat Cummins has won mostly everything since becoming the Australian Test captain, but one eluded from his decorated trophy cabinet is a Border-Gavaskar series. With Team India travelling Down Under for five Tests later this year, Cummins has his eyes set on beating them. Ahead of this marquee five-match Test series, Cummins has outlined his preparation plans, which, for now, doesn’t include cricket. Cummins has been on the go ever since early last year, and with the crucial India Tests coming up, he has decided to sideline cricket for a while, concentrating on resting entirely. ALSO READ: ‘Ten years of unfinished business’ – Nathan Lyon on facing India in upcoming Border-Gavaskar series The Australia pacer just completed his stint in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC), with Cricket Australia (CA) handing him extended rest for the next two months to manage his workload. "Everyone that comes back after a break is a little bit fresher; you never regret it," Cummins said during a chat with Fox Sports. "I've basically been bowling non-stop since the World Test Championship final, nearly 18 months ago. This gives me a good seven or eight weeks completely off bowling so the body can recover, then you start building up again for the summer. "It means you can hopefully bowl for a little bit longer, maintaining pace is a bit easier, makes you less susceptible to injuries," he added. Over the past year, Cummins has been part of multiple away bilateral tours, twin home Test series against Pakistan and West Indies and three ICC tournaments – WTC Final 2023 (England), ODI World Cup 2023 (India) and T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean; not to forget the away Ashes last year. Though he has been on the winning side most times, Cummins admits feeling soreness in his body. "I'm very sore today after a week of the gym. Hamstrings, even ankles, kind of build up over months of bowling, but you can't really nail it while you're in the midst of the season," Cummins noted. "I'll be doing lots of gym, some running, a lot of rehab exercise that you just can't really fit in the middle of the season." Cummins on Border-Gavaskar series Looking forward to the India Tests, Cummins said it (BGT) is one trophy he and most of his current teammates haven’t won, something he wishes to tick off. "It's the trophy I haven't won before... this is the one trophy a lot of our group haven't ticked off," Cummins said. "We've achieved some amazing things over the last few years as a Test group. You kind of back yourself to win every series at home. I think you need to try and be up there in the upper echelon of teams. "That's what lies ahead of us this summer. They (India) are a really good side. We play them quite a lot, we know them really well, but we feel like we're really well placed also," he added. Australia last won the BGT almost ten years ago, in 2014/15, when they beat India 2-0 at home. Since then, they have lost twice at home, in addition to suffering beatings in India. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins outlines plan for home Tests against India - ‘We are well placed this time’

<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early claim, backing Pat Cummis &amp; Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.</p>

<h2><strong>'Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia'</strong></h2>

<p>Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games."</p>

<p>He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia."</p>

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<h4>India vs Australia Test series full schedule:</h4>

<p>1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth)</p>

<p>2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)</p>

<p>3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane)</p>

<p>4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne)</p>

<p>5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)</p>

<p>The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia on their home soil.</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series.

India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be the first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold early claim, backing Pat Cummis & Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. 'Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia' Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games." He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia." Also read: 'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka India vs Australia Test series full schedule: 1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth) 2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide) 3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane) 4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne) 5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney) The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit & Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia on their home soil.

BGT 2024-25: '3-1 to...,' Ricky Ponting makes BRAVE early prediction for India vs Australia five Tests

<p>India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold claim, backing Pat Cummis &amp; Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15.</p>

<p>Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games."</p>

<p>He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia."</p>

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<h4>India vs Australia Test series full schedule:</h4>

<p>1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth)</p>

<p>2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide)</p>

<p>3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane)</p>

<p>4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne)</p>

<p>5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney)</p>

<p>The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit &amp; Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia.</p>


India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series.

India and Australia are set to lock horns in a five-match Test series, i.e. the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting later this year Down Under. Notably, this will be first time since the 1991-92 season that the two heavyweights will square off to play five Tests in a series. Ahead of the marquee series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting made a bold claim, backing Pat Cummis & Co. to beat India 3-1 and reclaim the BG Trophy for the first time since 2014-15. Ponting told ICC Review Show, "It's going to be a competitive series and as I said I think Australia's got a bit of a point to prove against India in Australia on the back of what's happened the last the last two series here. We are back to five Tests as well, which is the other really important thing about this series. It’s only been four Tests the last couple of times. Five tests, I think everyone's really excited by that and I don't know if there'd be too many drawn games." He added, "I'm obviously going to tip Australia to win and I'm never going to tip against Australia. There will be a draw somewhere and there will be some bad weather somewhere, so I'm going to say 3-1 to Australia." Also read: 'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka India vs Australia Test series full schedule: 1st Test: November 22-26 (Perth Stadium, Perth) 2nd Test: December 6-10 (Adelaide Oval, Adelaide) 3rd Test: December 14-18 (The Gabba, Brisbane) 4th Test: December 26-30 (Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne) 5th Test: January 3-7 (Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney) The second Test, in Adelaide, will be a day-night affair. Prior to the series commencement, India will also play a two-day day-night practice Test at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Rohit & Co. will be eager to retain the BG Trophy once again but will be wary of a strong comeback from Australia.

BGT 2024-25: '3-1 to....,' Ricky Ponting makes BRAVE early prediction for India vs Australia five-Test series

<p>Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour. Following David Warner’s retirement, Australia handpicked Fraser to replace him at the top in white-ball cricket, with him getting picked for England ODIs as well.</p>

<p>While Australia named a relatively newer T20I squad than the one that exited the Super 8s in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas, the ODI squad still has regular names keeping an eye on next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan.</p>

<p>Australia will face Scotland in three T20Is before travelling to England for as many T20Is and five ODIs.</p>

<h2>Newcomers are welcomed</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Connolly has featured in over a dozen domestic T20Is (15) but was handy for Perth Scorchers in helping them lift the BBL title earlier.</p>

<p>Connolly strikes big at around 145 plus, with his left-arm spin giving the captain more options to explore while bowling. The left-handed batter also scored 90 on his Sheffield Shield debut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are particularly pleased to offer Cooper his first opportunity in the T20 squad, having introduced the likes of Jake, Spencer, Xavier and Aaron in the past 12 months. They are exciting prospects to join the likes of Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis in the white-ball set-up,” national selector George Bailey said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.</p>

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<p>All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the T20I and ODI squad on the UK Tour, with the selectors opting against picking Cummins - to rest for him for the extended home summer. Meanwhile, seamer Mitchell Starc and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will return for the England ODIs, while Matthew Short – part of the travelling reserves during the 20-team tournament, is included in the ODI squad.</p>

<p>However, from the squad that played the T20 WC, Ashton Agar and Matthew Wade are dropped, while Warner is now out of contention since his retirement, though he is open to playing in the Champions Trophy next year if needed.</p>

<p>"This tour gives us a great opportunity to bring in some new players in the absence of David Warner and Matthew Wade, as well as giving some senior players time to prepare for the home summer and a busy first half of next year," Bailey added.</p>

<p><strong>Australia’s T20I squad for the UK Tour –</strong></p>

<p>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa</p>

<p><strong>Australia’s ODI squad against England –</strong></p>

<p>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour.

Attacking opener Jake Fraser-McGurk and uncapped Perth Scorchers and Western Australia all-rounder Cooper Connolly are named in Australia’s squad for the Scotland and England T20Is starting in September, while the selectors rested ace seamer Pat Cummins for the complete tour. Following David Warner’s retirement, Australia handpicked Fraser to replace him at the top in white-ball cricket, with him getting picked for England ODIs as well. While Australia named a relatively newer T20I squad than the one that exited the Super 8s in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup in the Americas, the ODI squad still has regular names keeping an eye on next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Australia will face Scotland in three T20Is before travelling to England for as many T20Is and five ODIs. Newcomers are welcomed Meanwhile, Connolly has featured in over a dozen domestic T20Is (15) but was handy for Perth Scorchers in helping them lift the BBL title earlier. Connolly strikes big at around 145 plus, with his left-arm spin giving the captain more options to explore while bowling. The left-handed batter also scored 90 on his Sheffield Shield debut. "We are particularly pleased to offer Cooper his first opportunity in the T20 squad, having introduced the likes of Jake, Spencer, Xavier and Aaron in the past 12 months. They are exciting prospects to join the likes of Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis and Josh Inglis in the white-ball set-up,” national selector George Bailey said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. ALSO READ: T20 World Champions India beat Zimbabwe in fifth T20I to take series 4-1 All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the T20I and ODI squad on the UK Tour, with the selectors opting against picking Cummins - to rest for him for the extended home summer. Meanwhile, seamer Mitchell Starc and star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will return for the England ODIs, while Matthew Short – part of the travelling reserves during the 20-team tournament, is included in the ODI squad. However, from the squad that played the T20 WC, Ashton Agar and Matthew Wade are dropped, while Warner is now out of contention since his retirement, though he is open to playing in the Champions Trophy next year if needed. "This tour gives us a great opportunity to bring in some new players in the absence of David Warner and Matthew Wade, as well as giving some senior players time to prepare for the home summer and a busy first half of next year," Bailey added. Australia’s T20I squad for the UK Tour – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa Australia’s ODI squad against England – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia pick Jake Fraser, uncapped Cooper Connolly in T20I squad for UK Tour, Pat Cummins rested

<p>Franchise cricket has come in the way of emerging players eyeing an international career, with youngsters becoming more inclined towards playing franchise-based T20 Leagues worldwide. Considering the model is money-minting, the reason behind the tilt is understandable; however, Australia Test Captain Pat Cummins has a solution to this problem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cummins has exceeded on all fronts, from playing for Australia and delivering it across formats to winning matches at will in a handful of leagues he plays in. Speaking at MCC World Cricket Connects 2024 at Lord's lately, Cummins admits that this form of cricket has taken over because it’s more financially rewarding, while the participating players are aware of the windows, managing their calendars effectively.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/youre-an-average-cricket-team-tim-paine-tears-into-bazball-bound-england-test-side-738887">‘You’re an average cricket team’ – Tim Paine tears into Bazball-bound England Test side</a></strong></p>

<p>That, however, is not the case with centrally-contracted international players, who also wish to make a fortune out of it, and often get stuck between picking one. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Franchise cricket for some countries is more lucrative, more appealing than international cricket," Cummins said, as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald. "If I went and played franchise cricket, I could probably be away for a half or a third of the amount we are for Australia."</p>

<h2>Separate windows for IPL, Tests</h2>

<p>With the rise of the Indian Premier League over the years, it has become a yardstick for selection, at least in the shortest format, with the best players across all nations willing to partake in the competition. Owing to BCCI’s influence on world cricket, more so for the revenue it generates throughout, no or least international cricket is scheduled during its window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Given what BCCI and IPL bring to the table, such a change in the overall picture makes sense, and Cummins, who plays in the cash-rich league, feels if there is a separate window for both competitions, it can benefit the players and Test cricket.</p>

<p>"In Australia, you know Test cricket is from November to January, and basically no other cricket is going to get in the way of us playing Test cricket then. If we can have specific windows for IPL but then also Test windows, that makes the decision-making for the players a lot easier," Cummins continued.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, England white-ball captain Jos Buttler commented on the same, saying international cricket and IPL should take place separately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s my personal opinion that there shouldn’t be any international cricket that clashes with the IPL. I think that these games have been on the calendar for a long time,” Buttler said to Sky Sports earlier.&nbsp;</p>

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Franchise cricket has come in the way of emerging players eyeing an international career, with youngsters becoming more inclined towards playing franchise-based T20 Leagues worldwide.

Franchise cricket has come in the way of emerging players eyeing an international career, with youngsters becoming more inclined towards playing franchise-based T20 Leagues worldwide. Considering the model is money-minting, the reason behind the tilt is understandable; however, Australia Test Captain Pat Cummins has a solution to this problem. Cummins has exceeded on all fronts, from playing for Australia and delivering it across formats to winning matches at will in a handful of leagues he plays in. Speaking at MCC World Cricket Connects 2024 at Lord's lately, Cummins admits that this form of cricket has taken over because it’s more financially rewarding, while the participating players are aware of the windows, managing their calendars effectively. ALSO READ: ‘You’re an average cricket team’ – Tim Paine tears into Bazball-bound England Test side That, however, is not the case with centrally-contracted international players, who also wish to make a fortune out of it, and often get stuck between picking one. "Franchise cricket for some countries is more lucrative, more appealing than international cricket," Cummins said, as quoted by the Sydney Morning Herald. "If I went and played franchise cricket, I could probably be away for a half or a third of the amount we are for Australia." Separate windows for IPL, Tests With the rise of the Indian Premier League over the years, it has become a yardstick for selection, at least in the shortest format, with the best players across all nations willing to partake in the competition. Owing to BCCI’s influence on world cricket, more so for the revenue it generates throughout, no or least international cricket is scheduled during its window. Given what BCCI and IPL bring to the table, such a change in the overall picture makes sense, and Cummins, who plays in the cash-rich league, feels if there is a separate window for both competitions, it can benefit the players and Test cricket. "In Australia, you know Test cricket is from November to January, and basically no other cricket is going to get in the way of us playing Test cricket then. If we can have specific windows for IPL but then also Test windows, that makes the decision-making for the players a lot easier," Cummins continued. Meanwhile, England white-ball captain Jos Buttler commented on the same, saying international cricket and IPL should take place separately. “It’s my personal opinion that there shouldn’t be any international cricket that clashes with the IPL. I think that these games have been on the calendar for a long time,” Buttler said to Sky Sports earlier. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Specific windows for IPL, Tests will help make decision-making for players easier’ – Pat Cummins

<p>Afghanistan scripted history at the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies on Tuesday (June 25) after they clinched a place in the semifinal with a thrilling win over Bangladesh. The eight-run win over Bangladesh also saw the Asian side knock out heavyweights Australia and will play South Africa in the semis. Skipper Rashid Khan was the hero of the match having led from the front with figures of 23/4 as Afghanistan now await South Africa in the semis.</p>

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<h2><strong>Afghanistan win thriller to clinch semis spot</strong></h2>

<p>Tasked to defend 116 in a rain-affected contest, Afghanistan needed their bowlers to come good as they won the contest in thrilling fashion. While Liton Das (unbeaten 54) sparkled with the bat, it was the Afghanistan bowler’s determination that saw them clinch a place in the last four. Chasing 114 after DLS revised target, apart from Das, only Soumya Sarkar (10) and Towhid Hridoy (14) got into double figures as Bangladesh were bowled out for 105.</p>

<p>Rashid’s 23/4 was the highlight&nbsp;while Naveen-ul-Haq also came good in the death overs with figures of 26/4 as the duo clinched a place in the semis for Afghanistan for the first time in history.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-rohit-bowlers-star-as-india-beat-australia-in-super-8-to-enter-semis-734774">T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit, bowlers star as India beat Australia in Super 8 to enter semis</a></p>

<p>Bangladesh were also left disappointed as they too had an opportunity to clinch a place in the semis had they won in 12.2 overs but were ultimately left to rue their chances.</p>

<h2><strong>Afghanistan to meet South Africa</strong></h2>

<p>The win for Afghanistan meant they finished in the top two of the Super 8 Group 1 and will now face South Africa for a place in the final. As things stand, Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan are two wins away from winning an improbable T20 World Cup. Their match will take place on Wednesday (Thursday in India) with a win seeing them face either England or India who play in the second semifinal later in the day.</p>


Afghanistan scripted history at the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies on Tuesday (June 25) after they clinched a place in the semifinal with a thrilling win over Bangladesh.

Afghanistan scripted history at the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies on Tuesday (June 25) after they clinched a place in the semifinal with a thrilling win over Bangladesh. The eight-run win over Bangladesh also saw the Asian side knock out heavyweights Australia and will play South Africa in the semis. Skipper Rashid Khan was the hero of the match having led from the front with figures of 23/4 as Afghanistan now await South Africa in the semis. GOING TO THE SEMI-FINALS 🤯 Afghanistan defeat Bangladesh in a thriller 📲https://t.co/Jpe4CazJFY#T20WorldCup #AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/3GLYcoXWtk — ICC (@ICC) June 25, 2024 × Afghanistan win thriller to clinch semis spot Tasked to defend 116 in a rain-affected contest, Afghanistan needed their bowlers to come good as they won the contest in thrilling fashion. While Liton Das (unbeaten 54) sparkled with the bat, it was the Afghanistan bowler’s determination that saw them clinch a place in the last four. Chasing 114 after DLS revised target, apart from Das, only Soumya Sarkar (10) and Towhid Hridoy (14) got into double figures as Bangladesh were bowled out for 105. Rashid’s 23/4 was the highlight while Naveen-ul-Haq also came good in the death overs with figures of 26/4 as the duo clinched a place in the semis for Afghanistan for the first time in history. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit, bowlers star as India beat Australia in Super 8 to enter semis Bangladesh were also left disappointed as they too had an opportunity to clinch a place in the semis had they won in 12.2 overs but were ultimately left to rue their chances. Afghanistan to meet South Africa The win for Afghanistan meant they finished in the top two of the Super 8 Group 1 and will now face South Africa for a place in the final. As things stand, Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan are two wins away from winning an improbable T20 World Cup. Their match will take place on Wednesday (Thursday in India) with a win seeing them face either England or India who play in the second semifinal later in the day.

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan clinch historic semis spot with Bangladesh win; Australia knocked out

<p>In one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has beaten Australia by 21 runs in Super 8s in Kingstown to avenge last year’s World Cup loss at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Afghanistan registered their maiden win over Australia across formats, with prospects of who will top Group A wide open. Star Aussie seamer Pat Cummins again made headlines with his second successive hat-trick in the tournament being held in the US and West Indies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afghan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib was the star with the ball in hand, picking four wickets for 20 runs, while seamer Naveen-ul-Haq returned with three wickets going for the same number of runs. Besides, another hundred-plus stand between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran was instrumental in Afghanistan putting up a fighting total on the board.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-kuldeep-yadav-comes-good-in-antigua-as-india-close-in-on-semis-spot-with-bangladesh-win-734229">T20 World Cup 2024: Kuldeep Yadav comes good in Antigua as India close in on semis spot with Bangladesh win</a></strong></p>

<p>Australia elected to bowl first after winning the toss. With Ashton Agar replacing Mitchell Starc at the top, the Aussies failed to make an impact early on as Gurbaz and Zadran put up another show in this competition. Both played per how the conditions demanded as Gurbaz top-scored with 61 runs, smashing four sixes and as many fours, and Zadran also struck 51, hitting six boundaries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcus Stoinis broke the 118-run opening stand, with the Aussies picking three quick wickets inside the next three overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, for the second time in two straight games, seamer Pat Cummins picked a T20 WC hat-trick, becoming the first bowler to achieve this feat in the shortest format.</p>

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<p>That put brakes on Afghanistan’s inning as they finished on 148 for six in 20 overs.</p>

<h2>Maxwell couldn’t repeat Mumbai heroics</h2>

<p>The mighty Australians lost three wickets inside the Powerplay, with none of the top-order batters able to weather the Afghani storm. Afghanistan’s nemesis, Glenn Maxwell, became the centre of attraction, smashing a crucial fifty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though the ‘Big Show’ cracked some blows this time also, the wickets continued to tumble on the other hand, keeping the Aussie camp worried. Naib, the eighth bowler used by Captain Rashid Khan, was the game-changer for them as he tore into the Australian middle order to put their backs against the walls.</p>

<p>Despite batting deep till number eight, Australia failed to hold on to them as they got all out on 127, losing this match by 21 runs.</p>

<p>Even after the loss, they sit in the second position in Group A with one win in two games and, more importantly, a better NRR. While Australia’s last Super 8 game is against India on Monday in St. Lucia, Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh at Kingstown on the same day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia to qualify for the semis, they have to beat India, or if India wins, Australia must hope for Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan, keeping Australia’s NRR ahead of them.</p>


In one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has beaten Australia by 21 runs in Super 8s in Kingstown to avenge last year’s World Cup loss at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

In one of the biggest upsets of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has beaten Australia by 21 runs in Super 8s in Kingstown to avenge last year’s World Cup loss at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. Afghanistan registered their maiden win over Australia across formats, with prospects of who will top Group A wide open. Star Aussie seamer Pat Cummins again made headlines with his second successive hat-trick in the tournament being held in the US and West Indies. Afghan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib was the star with the ball in hand, picking four wickets for 20 runs, while seamer Naveen-ul-Haq returned with three wickets going for the same number of runs. Besides, another hundred-plus stand between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran was instrumental in Afghanistan putting up a fighting total on the board. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Kuldeep Yadav comes good in Antigua as India close in on semis spot with Bangladesh win Australia elected to bowl first after winning the toss. With Ashton Agar replacing Mitchell Starc at the top, the Aussies failed to make an impact early on as Gurbaz and Zadran put up another show in this competition. Both played per how the conditions demanded as Gurbaz top-scored with 61 runs, smashing four sixes and as many fours, and Zadran also struck 51, hitting six boundaries. Marcus Stoinis broke the 118-run opening stand, with the Aussies picking three quick wickets inside the next three overs. However, for the second time in two straight games, seamer Pat Cummins picked a T20 WC hat-trick, becoming the first bowler to achieve this feat in the shortest format. WATCH VIDEO - Is there anything that this guy cannot do? 🤩 Back-to-back hattricks & #PatCummins enter the record books! 💪🏻 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝟖 👉 #AFGvAUS | LIVE NOW | #T20WorldCupOnStar (available only in India) pic.twitter.com/2pi0X0ABHx — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 23, 2024 × That put brakes on Afghanistan’s inning as they finished on 148 for six in 20 overs. Maxwell couldn’t repeat Mumbai heroics The mighty Australians lost three wickets inside the Powerplay, with none of the top-order batters able to weather the Afghani storm. Afghanistan’s nemesis, Glenn Maxwell, became the centre of attraction, smashing a crucial fifty. Though the ‘Big Show’ cracked some blows this time also, the wickets continued to tumble on the other hand, keeping the Aussie camp worried. Naib, the eighth bowler used by Captain Rashid Khan, was the game-changer for them as he tore into the Australian middle order to put their backs against the walls. Despite batting deep till number eight, Australia failed to hold on to them as they got all out on 127, losing this match by 21 runs. Even after the loss, they sit in the second position in Group A with one win in two games and, more importantly, a better NRR. While Australia’s last Super 8 game is against India on Monday in St. Lucia, Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh at Kingstown on the same day. For Australia to qualify for the semis, they have to beat India, or if India wins, Australia must hope for Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan, keeping Australia’s NRR ahead of them.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan shock Australia in major upset after Cummins’ second hat-trick

<p>Australia seamer Pat Cummins became just the second man in cricket history to pick two hat-tricks in successive games, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram being the first. Though Cummins picked three wickets across two overs – similar to how he bagged against Bangladesh in the previous game, his heroic feat failed to win the game for Australia. On the other hand, Afghanistan’s bowling coach for this tournament, Dwayne Bravo, celebrated his team’s maiden win over the Oz by dancing to his famous album ‘Champion’ in the team bus.</p>

<p>Beginning with Cummins’ feat, he removed Rashid Khan, Karim Janat and Gulbadin Naib to complete his second T20I hat-trick. Cummins is the second Australian bowler after pace great Brett Lee to pick a T20 World Cup hat-trick.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Besides, Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis picked the remaining three wickets as Afghanistan scored 148 for six. For Afghanistan, openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 118 for the first wicket, completing their third hundred-plus stand in a single edition of this tournament – becoming the first pair to do so.</p>

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<p>Australia’s chase was, however, nowhere close to what they thought should be, as they lost three wickets inside the Powerplay. Glenn Maxwell turned back the clock with a blistering fifty but failed to hold onto one end as Gulbadin Naib tore into their middle order, picking four wickets.</p>

<p>Though spinners couldn’t make most of the slow track on offer, Naveen-ul-Haq headlined with his spell of three for 20, including removing Travis Head, clean bowled up front. A complete bowling show impressed the bowling coach, a T20 veteran himself.</p>

<p>Soon after, Afghanistan won the match by 21 runs, with fans and players turning up the vibe with jubilation.</p>

<h2>Bravo’s team dance</h2>

<p>Known to be dynamite and lively off the field, Bravo celebrated in the most Bravo style with his teammates, as a video of him and his teammates dancing to the tunes of his famous song ‘Champion’ did rounds on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, all four teams in Group A, including Australia, Bangladesh, India and Afghanistan, are in the race for the semis spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With all teams completing two games each, the remaining two matches in this group in Super 8 will determine who cruises to the semis.</p>

<p>India will take on Australia, while Afghanistan faces Bangladesh, with both games taking place on Monday (June 24).&nbsp;</p>


Australia seamer Pat Cummins became just the second man in cricket history to pick two hat-tricks in successive games, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram being the first.

Australia seamer Pat Cummins became just the second man in cricket history to pick two hat-tricks in successive games, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram being the first. Though Cummins picked three wickets across two overs – similar to how he bagged against Bangladesh in the previous game, his heroic feat failed to win the game for Australia. On the other hand, Afghanistan’s bowling coach for this tournament, Dwayne Bravo, celebrated his team’s maiden win over the Oz by dancing to his famous album ‘Champion’ in the team bus. Beginning with Cummins’ feat, he removed Rashid Khan, Karim Janat and Gulbadin Naib to complete his second T20I hat-trick. Cummins is the second Australian bowler after pace great Brett Lee to pick a T20 World Cup hat-trick. WATCH VIDEO - Is there anything that this guy cannot do? 🤩 Back-to-back hattricks & #PatCummins enter the record books! 💪🏻 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝟖 👉 #AFGvAUS | LIVE NOW | #T20WorldCupOnStar (available only in India) pic.twitter.com/2pi0X0ABHx — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 23, 2024 × Besides, Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis picked the remaining three wickets as Afghanistan scored 148 for six. For Afghanistan, openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 118 for the first wicket, completing their third hundred-plus stand in a single edition of this tournament – becoming the first pair to do so. ALSO READ: ‘It’s not an upset’ – Cricket world reacts to Afghanistan’s historic win over Australia in Super 8s of T20 WC Australia’s chase was, however, nowhere close to what they thought should be, as they lost three wickets inside the Powerplay. Glenn Maxwell turned back the clock with a blistering fifty but failed to hold onto one end as Gulbadin Naib tore into their middle order, picking four wickets. Though spinners couldn’t make most of the slow track on offer, Naveen-ul-Haq headlined with his spell of three for 20, including removing Travis Head, clean bowled up front. A complete bowling show impressed the bowling coach, a T20 veteran himself. Soon after, Afghanistan won the match by 21 runs, with fans and players turning up the vibe with jubilation. Bravo’s team dance Known to be dynamite and lively off the field, Bravo celebrated in the most Bravo style with his teammates, as a video of him and his teammates dancing to the tunes of his famous song ‘Champion’ did rounds on social media. WATCH VIDEO - Is there anything that this guy cannot do? 🤩 Back-to-back hattricks & #PatCummins enter the record books! 💪🏻 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝟖 👉 #AFGvAUS | LIVE NOW | #T20WorldCupOnStar (available only in India) pic.twitter.com/2pi0X0ABHx — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 23, 2024 × Meanwhile, all four teams in Group A, including Australia, Bangladesh, India and Afghanistan, are in the race for the semis spot. With all teams completing two games each, the remaining two matches in this group in Super 8 will determine who cruises to the semis. India will take on Australia, while Afghanistan faces Bangladesh, with both games taking place on Monday (June 24).

Cummins record-breaking hat-trick to Bravo’s ‘Champion’ dance – Relive best moments from AUS-AFG T20 WC game

<p>The cricketing world is in disbelief over what unfolded in Kingstown, with Afghanistan beating Australia in a T20 World Cup classic, avenging last year’s World Cup loss they suffered at the hands of the mighty Aussies. Though the fans from the sub-continent cannot stop celebrating this feat, the Australian Team knows what lies between them (facing India in their last Super 8 match) and the semis spot. Meanwhile, several former stars and broadcasters took to social media to congratulate Afghanistan on this clinical win.</p>

<p>For Afghanistan, there were more than a couple of protagonists in this massive win. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran completed their third hundred-plus stand in this T20 World Cup, with Gurbaz top-scoring with 61 while Zadran hit 51 off 48 balls.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-afghanistan-shock-australia-in-major-upset-after-cummins-second-hat-trick-734261">T20 World Cup: Afghanistan shock Australia in major upset after Cummins’ second hat-trick</a></strong></p>

<p>In the bowling department, all-rounder Gulbadin Naib starred with a four-wicket haul, including picking Glenn Maxwell on 59. Seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also returned with three wickets for 20 runs, as Afghanistan stunned former champions with a dominating show.</p>

<p>Pat Cummins created history by picking his second-straight T20 WC hat-trick against Afghanistan, removing three batters on three balls across two overs – similar to his show against Bangladesh in the previous match.</p>

<p>Now, considering that Group A is wide open, with all four teams in contention for a semis spot, the remaining two matches (in Super &nbsp;8) between Australia and India and Bangladesh and Afghanistan will decide the fate of the two teams cruising ahead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Let’s see how social media reacted to Afghanistan’s stunning win over the mighty Aussies in this T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Do not disrespect Afghanistan by calling this an upset. Afg are good enough to beat any team on their day. They played to their potential today and defeated a very good Aus team. A fact that should be celebrated. Congratulations and well played <a href="https://twitter.com/ACBofficials?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACBofficials</a> 👏🏼👏🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvAFG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvAFG</a> <a href="https://t.co/e3Ydxap3kC">pic.twitter.com/e3Ydxap3kC</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Such wonderful, emotional pictures coming through of Afghanistan beating Australia for the first time. Another giant step forward for an embattled nation. Such spirit, such energy, such desire</p>
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1804726774732833115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="fr">Afghan 🔥🔥🔥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a></p>
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/1804719832950022177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is big… <a href="https://twitter.com/ACBofficials?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACBofficials</a> topple Australia for the very first time!<br />
Hats off to <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashidkhan_19</a> and his team of true fighters. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a></p>
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomMoodyCricket/status/1804726579073028451?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Gulbadin Naib with the ball &amp; Gurbaz and Zadran with the bat have just led Afghanistan to a historic win over Australia in the T20 WC!</p>
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) <a href="https://twitter.com/joybhattacharj/status/1804726005321371926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wow wow wow! Super start to a Sunday morning to watch the brave men of Aghanistan defeat the mighty Australians. Deserve every bit of their success: played with great heart and a lot of skill. Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashidkhan_19</a> and team, especially muscleman Naib! Not easy to defeat…</p>
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) <a href="https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep/status/1804726766214480173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The World Cup of unbelievable results! Cricket- you beautiful game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a></p>
— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) <a href="https://twitter.com/shikhashauny/status/1804729608350158852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well done Brother. Better team on the day. You boys are an inspiration for so many back home and abroad. So sad we can't see you all play in Australia. <a href="https://t.co/d7PMfxTcgN">https://t.co/d7PMfxTcgN</a></p>
— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) <a href="https://twitter.com/Uz_Khawaja/status/1804777713686749459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashidkhan_19</a> and the Afghanistan team. History made. Looking forward to seeing how Aussies bounce back. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a></p>
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) <a href="https://twitter.com/gilly381/status/1804766270903963963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great win for Afghanistan .. they have a genuine chance now of reaching the final .. They will fancy beating any of the teams in the other group in Trinidad with their bowling attack .. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20WorldCup</a></p>
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/1804728304093561135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some game of cricket that 😳 - congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/ACBofficials?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACBofficials</a> on a historic win! What <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashidkhan_19</a> and Jonathan Trott are building is incredibly exciting for world cricket.</p>
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mitch_Savage/status/1804779971384312066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The cricketing world is in disbelief over what unfolded in Kingstown, with Afghanistan beating Australia in a T20 World Cup classic, avenging last year’s World Cup loss they suffered at the hands of the mighty Aussies.

The cricketing world is in disbelief over what unfolded in Kingstown, with Afghanistan beating Australia in a T20 World Cup classic, avenging last year’s World Cup loss they suffered at the hands of the mighty Aussies. Though the fans from the sub-continent cannot stop celebrating this feat, the Australian Team knows what lies between them (facing India in their last Super 8 match) and the semis spot. Meanwhile, several former stars and broadcasters took to social media to congratulate Afghanistan on this clinical win. For Afghanistan, there were more than a couple of protagonists in this massive win. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran completed their third hundred-plus stand in this T20 World Cup, with Gurbaz top-scoring with 61 while Zadran hit 51 off 48 balls. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Afghanistan shock Australia in major upset after Cummins’ second hat-trick In the bowling department, all-rounder Gulbadin Naib starred with a four-wicket haul, including picking Glenn Maxwell on 59. Seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also returned with three wickets for 20 runs, as Afghanistan stunned former champions with a dominating show. Pat Cummins created history by picking his second-straight T20 WC hat-trick against Afghanistan, removing three batters on three balls across two overs – similar to his show against Bangladesh in the previous match. Now, considering that Group A is wide open, with all four teams in contention for a semis spot, the remaining two matches (in Super 8) between Australia and India and Bangladesh and Afghanistan will decide the fate of the two teams cruising ahead. Let’s see how social media reacted to Afghanistan’s stunning win over the mighty Aussies in this T20 World Cup. Do not disrespect Afghanistan by calling this an upset. Afg are good enough to beat any team on their day. They played to their potential today and defeated a very good Aus team. A fact that should be celebrated. Congratulations and well played @ACBofficials 👏🏼👏🏼 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/e3Ydxap3kC — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 23, 2024 × Such wonderful, emotional pictures coming through of Afghanistan beating Australia for the first time. Another giant step forward for an embattled nation. Such spirit, such energy, such desire — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2024 × Afghan 🔥🔥🔥 #T20WorldCup — Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 23, 2024 × This is big… @ACBofficials topple Australia for the very first time! Hats off to @rashidkhan_19 and his team of true fighters. #T20WorldCup — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 23, 2024 × Gulbadin Naib with the ball & Gurbaz and Zadran with the bat have just led Afghanistan to a historic win over Australia in the T20 WC! — Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) June 23, 2024 × Wow wow wow! Super start to a Sunday morning to watch the brave men of Aghanistan defeat the mighty Australians. Deserve every bit of their success: played with great heart and a lot of skill. Well played @rashidkhan_19 and team, especially muscleman Naib! Not easy to defeat… — Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 23, 2024 × The World Cup of unbelievable results! Cricket- you beautiful game. #T20WorldCup — Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) June 23, 2024 × Well done Brother. Better team on the day. You boys are an inspiration for so many back home and abroad. So sad we can't see you all play in Australia. https://t.co/d7PMfxTcgN — Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) June 23, 2024 × Congratulations to @rashidkhan_19 and the Afghanistan team. History made. Looking forward to seeing how Aussies bounce back. #T20WorldCup — Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) June 23, 2024 × Great win for Afghanistan .. they have a genuine chance now of reaching the final .. They will fancy beating any of the teams in the other group in Trinidad with their bowling attack .. #T20WorldCup — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2024 × Some game of cricket that 😳 - congrats @ACBofficials on a historic win! What @rashidkhan_19 and Jonathan Trott are building is incredibly exciting for world cricket. — Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) June 23, 2024 ×

‘It’s not an upset’ – Cricket world reacts to Afghanistan’s historic win over Australia in Super 8s of T20 WC

<p>Australia continued their&nbsp;winning run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA, with a comfortable 28-run win (DLS method) over Bangladesh in the Super 8 clash on Thursday (June 20, local time). Opting to bowl first at the&nbsp;Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, Mitchell Marsh &amp; Co. rode on Pat Cummins' hattrick (3 for 29) and Adam Zampa's 2 for 24 to restrict Bangladesh to 140/8 before they were 100-2, in 11.2 overs, when rain stopped play. By being&nbsp;way ahead in terms of the DLS par score, the 2021 champions, thus, picked up two crucial points in the Super 8 encounter.</p>

<p>With the ball, Australia meant business from the word go. Mitchell Starc removed opener&nbsp;Tanzid Hasan to create history, becoming the highest wicket-taker in World Cups (ODI and T20I) by taking his tally to 95. Zampa, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis also chipped in before Cummins' three successive scalps, which made him only the second Aussie to take a T20 WC hat-trick, dented the Bangla Tigers further.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/australia-vs-bangladesh-pat-cummins-becomes-second-australian-to-claim-a-t20-world-cup-hattrick-733680">Australia vs Bangladesh: Pat Cummins becomes second Australian to claim a T20 World Cup hattrick</a></strong></p>

<p>Chasing a modest 141, David Warner and Travis Head were in their element from the beginning. The two southpaws made the most of the powerplays as Australia were well-placed at 59 for no loss in six overs. With rain making its presence felt during the mid-innings, the Australian camp had an eye on the DLS par score and played at their aggressive best.</p>

<p>When rain returned during the 12th over, Australia were way ahead of the DLS par score (which required them to be at 72 for 2) as they won by 28 runs. Warner remained unbeaten on a 35-ball 53 along with Maxwell (6-ball 14*).</p>

<p>Thus, Australia remain unbeaten in the 20-nation tournament, along with India and South Africa, and will now face Afghanistan at the&nbsp;Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent on Saturday&nbsp;(June 22, local time). They are placed in Group 1 along with Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India.</p>


Australia continued their winning run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA, with a comfortable 28-run win (DLS method) over Bangladesh in the Super 8 clash on Thursday (June 20, local time).

Australia continued their winning run in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in West Indies and the USA, with a comfortable 28-run win (DLS method) over Bangladesh in the Super 8 clash on Thursday (June 20, local time). Opting to bowl first at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua, Mitchell Marsh & Co. rode on Pat Cummins' hattrick (3 for 29) and Adam Zampa's 2 for 24 to restrict Bangladesh to 140/8 before they were 100-2, in 11.2 overs, when rain stopped play. By being way ahead in terms of the DLS par score, the 2021 champions, thus, picked up two crucial points in the Super 8 encounter. With the ball, Australia meant business from the word go. Mitchell Starc removed opener Tanzid Hasan to create history, becoming the highest wicket-taker in World Cups (ODI and T20I) by taking his tally to 95. Zampa, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis also chipped in before Cummins' three successive scalps, which made him only the second Aussie to take a T20 WC hat-trick, dented the Bangla Tigers further. Also read: Australia vs Bangladesh: Pat Cummins becomes second Australian to claim a T20 World Cup hattrick Chasing a modest 141, David Warner and Travis Head were in their element from the beginning. The two southpaws made the most of the powerplays as Australia were well-placed at 59 for no loss in six overs. With rain making its presence felt during the mid-innings, the Australian camp had an eye on the DLS par score and played at their aggressive best. When rain returned during the 12th over, Australia were way ahead of the DLS par score (which required them to be at 72 for 2) as they won by 28 runs. Warner remained unbeaten on a 35-ball 53 along with Maxwell (6-ball 14*). Thus, Australia remain unbeaten in the 20-nation tournament, along with India and South Africa, and will now face Afghanistan at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent on Saturday (June 22, local time). They are placed in Group 1 along with Bangladesh, Afghanistan and India.

T20 World Cup 2024: Australia continue winning run, beat Bangladesh by 28 runs via DLS method in Super 8s

<p>Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins created history during his side's Super 8 clash versus Bangladesh by becoming only the second Aussie, after Brett Lee, to claim a T20 World Cup hat-trick. Cummins achieved the feat during the first ball of the&nbsp;last over after dismissing&nbsp;Towhid Hridoy. In his previous over, he had removed the likes of&nbsp;Mahmudullah and Mehedi Hasan on the last two deliveries. Riding on his 3&nbsp;for 29, Australia restricted Bangladesh for 140/8 at the&nbsp;Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on Thursday (June 20, local time). Overall, he became&nbsp;the fourth Australian with a hat-trick in the format.</p>

<p><strong>Hattricks in Men’s T20 WC</strong><br />
Brett Lee (Australia) vs Bangladesh, Cape Town, 2007<br />
Curtis Campher (Ireland) vs Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, 2021<br />
Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) vs South Africa, Sharjah, 2021<br />
Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) vs England, Sharjah, 2021<br />
Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) vs Sri Lanka, Geelong, 2022<br />
Joshua Little (Ireland) vs New Zealand, Adelaide, 2022<br />
<strong>Pat Cummins (Australia) vs Bangladesh, Antigua, 2024</strong></p>

<p><strong>Australia bowlers with hattricks in T20Is</strong><br />
Brett Lee vs Bangladesh, Cape Town, 2007<br />
Ashton Agar vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2020<br />
Nathan Ellis vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2021<br />
<strong>Pat Cummins vs Bangladesh, Antigua, 2024</strong></p>

<p>Overall, Cummins became the 56th bowler with a hat-trick in T20Is.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-jasprit-bumrah-jolts-afghanistan-with-early-wickets-as-india-tighten-grip-over-contest-733631">T20 World Cup 2024: Jasprit Bumrah jolts Afghanistan with early wickets as India tighten grip over contest</a></strong></p>

<p>During the Bangladesh innings, Cummins' bowling partner Mitchell Starc also created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in World Cup history (ODI&nbsp;and T20I WCs) by claiming his&nbsp;95th&nbsp;scalp after trapping Tanzid Hasan in the opening over. Ace spinner Adam Zampa also continued his good run, ending with 2 for 24.&nbsp;Thus, the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian team had a good outing in the first innings, restricting the Asian side to a modest&nbsp;140/8.</p>

<p>From the Bangla Tigers, they rode on captain Najmul Shanto's 41 and&nbsp;Hridoy's 40 to post a below-par score.</p>


Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins created history during his side's Super 8 clash versus Bangladesh by becoming only the second Aussie, after Brett Lee, to claim a T20 World Cup hat-trick.

Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins created history during his side's Super 8 clash versus Bangladesh by becoming only the second Aussie, after Brett Lee, to claim a T20 World Cup hat-trick. Cummins achieved the feat during the first ball of the last over after dismissing Towhid Hridoy. In his previous over, he had removed the likes of Mahmudullah and Mehedi Hasan on the last two deliveries. Riding on his 3 for 29, Australia restricted Bangladesh for 140/8 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on Thursday (June 20, local time). Overall, he became the fourth Australian with a hat-trick in the format. Hattricks in Men’s T20 WC Brett Lee (Australia) vs Bangladesh, Cape Town, 2007 Curtis Campher (Ireland) vs Netherlands, Abu Dhabi, 2021 Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) vs South Africa, Sharjah, 2021 Kagiso Rabada (South Africa) vs England, Sharjah, 2021 Karthik Meiyappan (UAE) vs Sri Lanka, Geelong, 2022 Joshua Little (Ireland) vs New Zealand, Adelaide, 2022 Pat Cummins (Australia) vs Bangladesh, Antigua, 2024 Australia bowlers with hattricks in T20Is Brett Lee vs Bangladesh, Cape Town, 2007 Ashton Agar vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2020 Nathan Ellis vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2021 Pat Cummins vs Bangladesh, Antigua, 2024 Overall, Cummins became the 56th bowler with a hat-trick in T20Is. Also read: T20 World Cup 2024: Jasprit Bumrah jolts Afghanistan with early wickets as India tighten grip over contest During the Bangladesh innings, Cummins' bowling partner Mitchell Starc also created history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in World Cup history (ODI and T20I WCs) by claiming his 95th scalp after trapping Tanzid Hasan in the opening over. Ace spinner Adam Zampa also continued his good run, ending with 2 for 24. Thus, the Mitchell Marsh-led Australian team had a good outing in the first innings, restricting the Asian side to a modest 140/8. From the Bangla Tigers, they rode on captain Najmul Shanto's 41 and Hridoy's 40 to post a below-par score.

Australia vs Bangladesh: Pat Cummins becomes second Australian to claim a T20 World Cup hat-trick

<p>Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game. Days after his teammate Josh Hazlewood loosely remarked on how Australia could work a way out to eliminate England from the Super 8 race by narrowly winning against Scotland in their last league game, Cummins said the drawn plans are nowhere near this.</p>

<p>Cummins, who himself was the protagonist in the Bairstow run-out saga controversy during last year’s Ashes, which later got highlighted in Amazon Prime’s three-episode series called ‘The Test’, said Hazlewood joked about manipulating the Scotland game result, adding it should not be taken seriously.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, despite&nbsp;the talks of sending the defending champions packing inside the first round, the England Team kept themselves alive in the competition by hammering Oman in their latest league match to move ahead of Scotland in the required Net Run Rate (NRR) department.</p>

<p>For England to cruise ahead, they must beat Namibia in their final league game and hope for Australia to beat Scotland even by the tiniest margin.</p>

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<p>"I think when you go out and play you are trying your best every time and if you are not, that's probably against the spirit of cricket," Cummins said ahead of the England-Oman game in St Lucia.</p>

<p>"Haven't really thought too deeply because it's never really popped up.</p>

<p>"I was speaking to Joshy (Hazlewood), who had a bit of a joke about it the other day, and think it got taken a little bit out of context. We'll go there and just try and play Scotland, who have had a really good tournament so far and will be tough. It's [net run rate] something you kind of discuss as one of the quirks of the set-up, but in terms of does it change the way we play, absolutely not,” he added.</p>

<p>He added that as a cricketer, he never stepped foot on the cricket field with a mindset other than that of winning.</p>

<p>"I've never stepped into the field without the mindset of trying to take the game on and be aggressive like the guys have so far,” Cummins said.</p>

<h2>Expect rotation of players in final group game</h2>

<p>With Australia already cruising ahead to the next round with three wins in as many matches played, they are less likely to benefit from their game against Scotland other than trying to test their benched players.</p>

<p>Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar could get included in the XI. However, per Cummins, he’s unsure what the selectors are thinking.</p>

<p>"I haven't spoken to the selectors or anyone, so I don't know what they're thinking," Cummins said of the option to rotate players. "But I wouldn't be surprised. I know going into the start of the tournament, in a perfect world, we'd get a game into just about all the squad members."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game.

Senior Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has dismissed the possibility of Australia trying to manipulate the Scotland game result, which could result in knocking England out of the T20 World Cup, saying it’s against the spirit of the game. Days after his teammate Josh Hazlewood loosely remarked on how Australia could work a way out to eliminate England from the Super 8 race by narrowly winning against Scotland in their last league game, Cummins said the drawn plans are nowhere near this. Cummins, who himself was the protagonist in the Bairstow run-out saga controversy during last year’s Ashes, which later got highlighted in Amazon Prime’s three-episode series called ‘The Test’, said Hazlewood joked about manipulating the Scotland game result, adding it should not be taken seriously. Meanwhile, despite the talks of sending the defending champions packing inside the first round, the England Team kept themselves alive in the competition by hammering Oman in their latest league match to move ahead of Scotland in the required Net Run Rate (NRR) department. For England to cruise ahead, they must beat Namibia in their final league game and hope for Australia to beat Scotland even by the tiniest margin. ALSO READ: Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan could return home after US leg at T20 World Cup "I think when you go out and play you are trying your best every time and if you are not, that's probably against the spirit of cricket," Cummins said ahead of the England-Oman game in St Lucia. "Haven't really thought too deeply because it's never really popped up. "I was speaking to Joshy (Hazlewood), who had a bit of a joke about it the other day, and think it got taken a little bit out of context. We'll go there and just try and play Scotland, who have had a really good tournament so far and will be tough. It's [net run rate] something you kind of discuss as one of the quirks of the set-up, but in terms of does it change the way we play, absolutely not,” he added. He added that as a cricketer, he never stepped foot on the cricket field with a mindset other than that of winning. "I've never stepped into the field without the mindset of trying to take the game on and be aggressive like the guys have so far,” Cummins said. Expect rotation of players in final group game With Australia already cruising ahead to the next round with three wins in as many matches played, they are less likely to benefit from their game against Scotland other than trying to test their benched players. Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Ashton Agar could get included in the XI. However, per Cummins, he’s unsure what the selectors are thinking. "I haven't spoken to the selectors or anyone, so I don't know what they're thinking," Cummins said of the option to rotate players. "But I wouldn't be surprised. I know going into the start of the tournament, in a perfect world, we'd get a game into just about all the squad members." (With inputs from agencies)

T20 World Cup: Cummins dismisses talk of Australia manipulating Scotland game

<p>Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8). After being rested for the side’s opener against Oman, which Australia won by 39 runs, Cummins might replace Mitchell Starc in the XI, who left the field with discomfort in his hamstring. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis will retain their places in the side.</p>

<h2>The Preview</h2>

<p>The first big match of the 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in Barbados, with two former champions locking horns. Australia enters this contest with one more point than England, whose tournament opener against Scotland resulted in a washout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Australia’s win over Oman had many positives, including Warner and Stoinis’ form, they still have some worries to iron out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Glenn Maxwell’s lean patch with the bat is the biggest of all. The ‘Big Show’, in his last 14 T20Is (for Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL), has scored just 115 runs at a slim average of 8.21, including five scores of zeroes, two of which came in the previous two games where he got out on first-ball ducks.</p>

<p>On the other hand, England has had their set of issues, but the return of the pace bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood looks like solving most of them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although against Scotland, England conceded 90 runs without picking a wicket, playing on the new surface against Australia, which is said to be the best on the square, might help them paint a better picture.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Captain Jos Buttler’s IPL form was stupendous, but even he needs to pull up his socks against the mighty Aussies. Besides, England has a newer middle order, with veteran Jonny Bairstow now playing at number four. Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will consist of the lower-order batters, while Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan will complete the bowling attack.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Pitch and weather report</h3>

<p>A new pitch will be on offer for this game, and weather conditions are said to be overcast, offering help for the seamers up-front.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>England -</strong> Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (captain &amp; wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood</p>

<p><strong>Australia -</strong>&nbsp;David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood</p>


Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8).

Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins might return to the playing XI for the first marquee game of this tournament against England in Barbados on Saturday (June 8). After being rested for the side’s opener against Oman, which Australia won by 39 runs, Cummins might replace Mitchell Starc in the XI, who left the field with discomfort in his hamstring. Meanwhile, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Ellis will retain their places in the side. The Preview The first big match of the 2024 T20 World Cup will take place in Barbados, with two former champions locking horns. Australia enters this contest with one more point than England, whose tournament opener against Scotland resulted in a washout. While Australia’s win over Oman had many positives, including Warner and Stoinis’ form, they still have some worries to iron out. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Indians vs India in New York - USA's Netravalkar opens up on facing Men in Blue Glenn Maxwell’s lean patch with the bat is the biggest of all. The ‘Big Show’, in his last 14 T20Is (for Australia and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL), has scored just 115 runs at a slim average of 8.21, including five scores of zeroes, two of which came in the previous two games where he got out on first-ball ducks. On the other hand, England has had their set of issues, but the return of the pace bowling duo of Jofra Archer and Mark Wood looks like solving most of them. Although against Scotland, England conceded 90 runs without picking a wicket, playing on the new surface against Australia, which is said to be the best on the square, might help them paint a better picture. Captain Jos Buttler’s IPL form was stupendous, but even he needs to pull up his socks against the mighty Aussies. Besides, England has a newer middle order, with veteran Jonny Bairstow now playing at number four. Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran or Moeen Ali will consist of the lower-order batters, while Adil Rashid and Chris Jordan will complete the bowling attack. Pitch and weather report A new pitch will be on offer for this game, and weather conditions are said to be overcast, offering help for the seamers up-front. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – England - Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (captain & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood Australia - David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Pat Cummins, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood

All eyes on Pat Cummins’ selection as Australia-England game takes centrestage in showpiece event

<p>Cricket seems to be winning big time in the USA, as Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has signed for San Franciso Unicorns for the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC). With the franchise sharing a strategic relationship with Victoria’s first-class set-up, Cummins’ signing is a bumper one, with the 31-year-old likely to lead the side following Aaron Finch’s retirement.</p>

<p>Up and running since the New Zealand Tour earlier in February, Cummins would ply his trade in USA’s franchise-based T20 League, starting almost five days after the end of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Almost new to franchise cricket, Cummins enjoyed his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, where he led the team to the finals in his maiden attempt as a T20 skipper.</p>

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<p>Cummins' signing reflects MLC’s growing eminence in world cricket just after one season and how far it's willing to go. Cummins will join some of the Aussie A-Listers like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Spencer Johnson, Steve Smith and Jake Fraser McGurk, with T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and others likely to follow.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the second season of MLC will begin on July 5, with defending champions MI New York taking on Seattle Orcas in the repeat of last year’s final and Texas Super Kings facing LA Knight Riders in a home game later in the doubleheader.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Cummins’ rise&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Australia’s bowling mainstay since the start of the last decade, Pat Cummins, took over the captaincy in the longer formats in 2022, guiding Australia to massive heights since.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2023, Cummins-led Australia beat India in the second World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Oval before they drew the away Ashes 2-2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few months later in the 50-over World Cup in India, Cummins guided Australia to their record sixth title, beating the hosts by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad. The seamer had a cheerful home season before joining SRH as their new captain.</p>

<p>Leading for the first time in T20 cricket, Cummins didn’t put a foot wrong and led his team to their first final in over five years. Although they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the title match, Cummins earned praise from all across for his daring and smart captaincy.</p>

<p>The lanky fast bowler will play in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA. Australia is placed in Group B alongside old foes England, Scotland, Namibia and Oman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia will open its campaign against Oman on June 6.</p>


Cricket seems to be winning big time in the USA, as Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has signed for San Franciso Unicorns for the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC).

Cricket seems to be winning big time in the USA, as Australia’s ODI and Test captain Pat Cummins has signed for San Franciso Unicorns for the second season of Major League Cricket (MLC). With the franchise sharing a strategic relationship with Victoria’s first-class set-up, Cummins’ signing is a bumper one, with the 31-year-old likely to lead the side following Aaron Finch’s retirement. Up and running since the New Zealand Tour earlier in February, Cummins would ply his trade in USA’s franchise-based T20 League, starting almost five days after the end of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup in the Americas. Almost new to franchise cricket, Cummins enjoyed his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024, where he led the team to the finals in his maiden attempt as a T20 skipper. ALSO READ: ‘It’s not me...’: Gautam Gambhir on replacing Rahul Dravid as Indian team head coach Cummins' signing reflects MLC’s growing eminence in world cricket just after one season and how far it's willing to go. Cummins will join some of the Aussie A-Listers like Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Spencer Johnson, Steve Smith and Jake Fraser McGurk, with T20I captain Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis and others likely to follow. Meanwhile, the second season of MLC will begin on July 5, with defending champions MI New York taking on Seattle Orcas in the repeat of last year’s final and Texas Super Kings facing LA Knight Riders in a home game later in the doubleheader. Cummins’ rise Australia’s bowling mainstay since the start of the last decade, Pat Cummins, took over the captaincy in the longer formats in 2022, guiding Australia to massive heights since. In 2023, Cummins-led Australia beat India in the second World Test Championship (WTC) Final at the Oval before they drew the away Ashes 2-2. A few months later in the 50-over World Cup in India, Cummins guided Australia to their record sixth title, beating the hosts by six wickets in the final in Ahmedabad. The seamer had a cheerful home season before joining SRH as their new captain. Leading for the first time in T20 cricket, Cummins didn’t put a foot wrong and led his team to their first final in over five years. Although they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the title match, Cummins earned praise from all across for his daring and smart captaincy. The lanky fast bowler will play in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA. Australia is placed in Group B alongside old foes England, Scotland, Namibia and Oman. Australia will open its campaign against Oman on June 6.

MLC: Cricket wins in America as Australia captain Pat Cummins signs for San Francisco Unicorns

<p>IPL Playoffs-bound Australian players, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell, are unhappy with the logistics failure upon their arrival in Barbados for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Following the IPL 2024 Final on May 26, the said players flew to Australia to rest before flying to the Caribbean for the 20-team tournament. Their journey, however, wasn’t the smoothest.</p>

<p>As per the latest reports, Cummins spent more than two days in transit from Sydney and the Caribbean, with his wife Becky revealing that they even lost their luggage along the way. Cummins is said to have received his cricket kit by now.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Maxwell and Starc also came across different challenges, as the pair had to spend two nights in the US (one in Los Angeles and the other in Miami) due to their flight delays. Moreover, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis couldn’t play the warm-up tie against the West Indies in Trinidad since his cricket gear failed to reach on time.</p>

<p>While most players feel drained with continuous travel and the issues that come with it, the feel-good factor is still intact in the squad, said the left-arm spinner Ashton Agar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Agar said spending time on perhaps the most beautiful coastline on the island on Saturday helped calm the waters in the Aussie camp.</p>

<p>"A lot of the boys are coming off a long time in India in the IPL, maybe 48 hours at home for a couple of them, so to do something like that is so refreshing," Agar said, as quoted by Cricket Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think mentally, once you've done that, you go into the sessions ready to go because you've already enjoyed what the Caribbean has to offer."</p>

<p>"We were sitting on the roof of the catamaran as we were coming back last night, and 'Stoin' (Stoinis) actually mentioned that, 'I don't know if many other teams would be like this,” he added.</p>

<h2>'Australia ready for another title'</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Australia have tasted success in each ICC event since the last T20 World Cup at home in 2022. With the settled squad at the helm that is also aware of the conditions, Agar feels the team is ready for the surprises coming their way, if any.</p>

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<p>"Getting them hitting to the side the wind is not going to is going to be really important," Agar said. "There's been a lot of weather around so I imagine it's going to be windy every day here in Barbados. The good thing is we won't be surprised."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Australia is placed in Group B alongside England, Scotland, Oman and Namibia. The 2021 champions will open their campaign against Oman on June 5.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


IPL Playoffs-bound Australian players, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell, are unhappy with the logistics failure upon their arrival in Barbados for the 2024 T20 World Cup.

IPL Playoffs-bound Australian players, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell, are unhappy with the logistics failure upon their arrival in Barbados for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Following the IPL 2024 Final on May 26, the said players flew to Australia to rest before flying to the Caribbean for the 20-team tournament. Their journey, however, wasn’t the smoothest. As per the latest reports, Cummins spent more than two days in transit from Sydney and the Caribbean, with his wife Becky revealing that they even lost their luggage along the way. Cummins is said to have received his cricket kit by now. On the other hand, Maxwell and Starc also came across different challenges, as the pair had to spend two nights in the US (one in Los Angeles and the other in Miami) due to their flight delays. Moreover, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis couldn’t play the warm-up tie against the West Indies in Trinidad since his cricket gear failed to reach on time. While most players feel drained with continuous travel and the issues that come with it, the feel-good factor is still intact in the squad, said the left-arm spinner Ashton Agar. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Markram reflects on captaincy stint as Proteas gear up for Sri Lankan challenge Agar said spending time on perhaps the most beautiful coastline on the island on Saturday helped calm the waters in the Aussie camp. "A lot of the boys are coming off a long time in India in the IPL, maybe 48 hours at home for a couple of them, so to do something like that is so refreshing," Agar said, as quoted by Cricket Australia. "I think mentally, once you've done that, you go into the sessions ready to go because you've already enjoyed what the Caribbean has to offer." "We were sitting on the roof of the catamaran as we were coming back last night, and 'Stoin' (Stoinis) actually mentioned that, 'I don't know if many other teams would be like this,” he added. 'Australia ready for another title' Meanwhile, Australia have tasted success in each ICC event since the last T20 World Cup at home in 2022. With the settled squad at the helm that is also aware of the conditions, Agar feels the team is ready for the surprises coming their way, if any. Aussies getting a taste of Barbados at the aptly named Windward CC. The ball in the final photo got taken by the wind and landed in a neighbouring backyard, narrowly missing some goats #T20WorldCuo pic.twitter.com/Y1iO7f44jN — Louis Cameron (@LouisDBCameron) June 2, 2024 × "Getting them hitting to the side the wind is not going to is going to be really important," Agar said. "There's been a lot of weather around so I imagine it's going to be windy every day here in Barbados. The good thing is we won't be surprised." Meanwhile, Australia is placed in Group B alongside England, Scotland, Oman and Namibia. The 2021 champions will open their campaign against Oman on June 5. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former Australia captain Tim Paine wants either Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood to make way for Nathan Ellis in playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Ellis is one of the four pacers in Australia squad alongside Cummins, Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc.</p>

<p>"I think Australia have a great opportunity, and I hope they take it in this World Cup, and that is to pick Nathan Ellis. He would be my third quick," Paine said on ESPN's Around The Wicket podcast.</p>

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<p>"I think he just complements the other guys really well, he's got a different skillset, comes from a different angle, different height, and think some variety in the attack will be really important to win this World Cup," he added.</p>

<p>The reason Paine provided for Ellis' inclusion in the playing XI was the bowlers' all-round skills.</p>

<p>"I'm going to pick one of them and I'm going to go with Nathan Ellis' all-round skills, his ability to bowl all through the powerplay, I think his slower balls, he's clever. His international record for the opportunities that he's been given is outstanding and I think now is the right time…that's not to say they [Cummins and Hazlewood] are not the best couple of bowlers in the country, they are outstanding bowlers, and will continue to be, I just think Nathan Ellis complements the rest of that attack really, really well," Paine said.</p>

<p>Australia are placed in Group B along with England, Namibia, Oman and Scotland. They start their campaign on June 5 against Oman before taking on arch-rivals England on June 8. Their next match comes against Namibia on June 11 before playing against Scotland on June 15 in their last group stage match.</p>

<p>The Australia squad is being led by Mitchell Marsh with Cam Green and Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell being the all-rounders.&nbsp;</p>


Former Australia captain Tim Paine wants either Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood to make way for Nathan Ellis in playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Ellis is one of the four pacers in Australia squad alongside Cummins, Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc.

Former Australia captain Tim Paine wants either Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood to make way for Nathan Ellis in playing XI for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Ellis is one of the four pacers in Australia squad alongside Cummins, Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc. "I think Australia have a great opportunity, and I hope they take it in this World Cup, and that is to pick Nathan Ellis. He would be my third quick," Paine said on ESPN's Around The Wicket podcast. Also Read: T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli recalls WC debut in 2011, says 'nervousness helped him to be aware and alert' "I think he just complements the other guys really well, he's got a different skillset, comes from a different angle, different height, and think some variety in the attack will be really important to win this World Cup," he added. The reason Paine provided for Ellis' inclusion in the playing XI was the bowlers' all-round skills. "I'm going to pick one of them and I'm going to go with Nathan Ellis' all-round skills, his ability to bowl all through the powerplay, I think his slower balls, he's clever. His international record for the opportunities that he's been given is outstanding and I think now is the right time…that's not to say they [Cummins and Hazlewood] are not the best couple of bowlers in the country, they are outstanding bowlers, and will continue to be, I just think Nathan Ellis complements the rest of that attack really, really well," Paine said. Australia are placed in Group B along with England, Namibia, Oman and Scotland. They start their campaign on June 5 against Oman before taking on arch-rivals England on June 8. Their next match comes against Namibia on June 11 before playing against Scotland on June 15 in their last group stage match. The Australia squad is being led by Mitchell Marsh with Cam Green and Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell being the all-rounders.

T20 World Cup 2024: Tim Paine wants Pat Cummins or Josh Hazlewood out for THIS bowler in Australia playing XI

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<p>The IPL Final-bound Australian players will head home for some time off before flying to the Caribbean and the USA for the 2024 T20 World Cup starting June 2. With at least five of the first-team players, including Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc – all those who played the IPL 2024 final on Sunday (May 26) and&nbsp;RCB’s&nbsp;duo of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell already home, Australia would be short of the players for their two warm-up games for the marquee event.</p>

<p>Australia will face Namibia on Tuesday (May 28) and West Indies (May 30) on Thursday before taking on Oman for their first game on June 5. Captain Mitchell Marsh, who&nbsp;is not cleared&nbsp;to bowl for some time due to his hamstring injury that cut short his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals this season, will also be without Marcus Stoinis, who is yet to travel to the West Indies.</p>

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<p>"It's&nbsp;important to be flexible,"&nbsp;Marsh told cricket.com.au.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Guys have been at the IPL.&nbsp;They've&nbsp;been playing a lot of cricket, so&nbsp;we've&nbsp;prioritized giving them a&nbsp;couple of&nbsp;days at&nbsp;home,&nbsp;see&nbsp;their family, refresh and&nbsp;play&nbsp;the long game for this tournament.&nbsp;We'll&nbsp;get to our 15 eventually, but&nbsp;it's&nbsp;really important&nbsp;that we give them a break, even if&nbsp;it's&nbsp;[just] a couple of days at home,”&nbsp;he added.</p>

<p>With Australia having nine first-team players available for selection for the two warm-up games, they might have to call backroom staff members to come and take the field. Among those would be former batsman&nbsp;Brad Hodge, head coach Andrew McDonald, national selector George Bailey and assistant coach Andre Borovec.</p>

<p>While New Zealander Daniel Vettori – who also was the head coach of SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL, is part of the coaching staff (as another assistant coach), he cannot take the field as he does not belong from the country involved in the game.</p>

<h2>Marsh&nbsp;nearing&nbsp;full&nbsp;fitness</h2>

<p>Newly-appointed T20I captain Marsh admitted he is nearing full fitness, vowing to stick around throughout the 20-team tournament ending on June 29.</p>

<p>"I'm&nbsp;just ticking off the last few things I need to tick off to be fit and available,"&nbsp;he said.&nbsp;"All went well today.&nbsp;It's&nbsp;been progressively slow&nbsp;but&nbsp;finally&nbsp;getting there now and looking forward to getting stuck into the tournament.</p>

<p>"Initially, we thought it was a three-weeker, but with tendons, they can take a little bit longer, and you&nbsp;sort of&nbsp;have to go on feel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Once&nbsp;I was ruled&nbsp;out of the IPL,&nbsp;we've&nbsp;certainly taken our time to get it right, and I feel lucky&nbsp;I've&nbsp;had that bit of extra time, a little bit of time at home to refresh and&nbsp;like&nbsp;all the others who have arrived today&nbsp;I'm&nbsp;raring to go,”&nbsp;he added.</p>


The IPL Final-bound Australian players will head home for some time off before flying to the Caribbean and the USA for the 2024 T20 World Cup starting June 2. With at least five of the first-team players, including Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc – all those who played the IPL 2024 final on Sunday (May 26) and RCB’s duo of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell already home, Australia would be short of the players for their two warm-up games for the marquee event.

The IPL Final-bound Australian players will head home for some time off before flying to the Caribbean and the USA for the 2024 T20 World Cup starting June 2. With at least five of the first-team players, including Travis Head, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc – all those who played the IPL 2024 final on Sunday (May 26) and RCB’s duo of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell already home, Australia would be short of the players for their two warm-up games for the marquee event. Australia will face Namibia on Tuesday (May 28) and West Indies (May 30) on Thursday before taking on Oman for their first game on June 5. Captain Mitchell Marsh, who is not cleared to bowl for some time due to his hamstring injury that cut short his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals this season, will also be without Marcus Stoinis, who is yet to travel to the West Indies. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc justifies ‘costliest player’ tag with match-winning performance in final "It's important to be flexible," Marsh told cricket.com.au. "Guys have been at the IPL. They've been playing a lot of cricket, so we've prioritized giving them a couple of days at home, see their family, refresh and play the long game for this tournament. We'll get to our 15 eventually, but it's really important that we give them a break, even if it's [just] a couple of days at home,” he added. With Australia having nine first-team players available for selection for the two warm-up games, they might have to call backroom staff members to come and take the field. Among those would be former batsman Brad Hodge, head coach Andrew McDonald, national selector George Bailey and assistant coach Andre Borovec. While New Zealander Daniel Vettori – who also was the head coach of SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL, is part of the coaching staff (as another assistant coach), he cannot take the field as he does not belong from the country involved in the game. Marsh nearing full fitness Newly-appointed T20I captain Marsh admitted he is nearing full fitness, vowing to stick around throughout the 20-team tournament ending on June 29. "I'm just ticking off the last few things I need to tick off to be fit and available," he said. "All went well today. It's been progressively slow but finally getting there now and looking forward to getting stuck into the tournament. "Initially, we thought it was a three-weeker, but with tendons, they can take a little bit longer, and you sort of have to go on feel. "Once I was ruled out of the IPL, we've certainly taken our time to get it right, and I feel lucky I've had that bit of extra time, a little bit of time at home to refresh and like all the others who have arrived today I'm raring to go,” he added.

T20 WC - No IPL final-bound players available for warm-up ties as backroom staff to take field: Marsh

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<p>After over 70 matches and two months of non-stop cricket, the D-Day has arrived - the IPL 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad will be played at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Two teams on the top of the points table have crossed all obstacles to reach the summit clash, where each will fight for the ultimate glory. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 finale.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Match Preview</h2>

<p>Table-toppers KKR were the first to qualify for this&nbsp;year’s&nbsp;final by beating SRH in Qualifier 1 - for the second time this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shreyas Iyer-led side has played some exciting cricket this season; from posting massive first-inning totals to beating the top sides, some by close margins, KKR did it all in IPL 2024.</p>

<p>Gautam&nbsp;Gambhir’s&nbsp;inclusion in the backroom staff did wonders for the former winners, chasing their third IPL trophy, having last won it ten years ago. Although Phil&nbsp;Salt’s&nbsp;absence was said to dent their momentum,&nbsp;Afghanistan&nbsp;keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided stability and confidence with his handy cameos in brief outings thus far.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/eng-vs-pak-2nd-t20i-jofra-archer-jos-buttler-star-as-england-beat-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-build-up-725425">ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler star as England beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup build-up</a></strong></p>

<p>Besides a solid batting order, Andre&nbsp;Russell’s&nbsp;performance throughout has been the x-factor for KKR.</p>

<p>Also, IPL’s&nbsp;most expensive buy ever, Starc, coming good with the ball with the playoffs approaching is&nbsp;a great&nbsp;sign for the team. Varun&nbsp;Chakravarthy’s&nbsp;form will be&nbsp;another bonus for the team at Chepauk.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Pat&nbsp;Cummins’&nbsp;SunRisers Hyderabad is the most-feared side this season. From a powerhouse batting attack to a young all-rounder Nitish Reddy making headlines to&nbsp;Cummins’&nbsp;captaincy and the teams&nbsp;seam attack of Indian bowlers, SRH have their bases covered heading into the crucial IPL clash this year.</p>

<p>The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will have all eyeballs on them, with the Chennai crowd hoping for a blockbuster start. Although Aiden&nbsp;Markram's&nbsp;form&nbsp;is a worry for&nbsp;the Orange Army, Heinrich&nbsp;Klaasen’s&nbsp;purple patch gives them confidence down the order.</p>

<p>SRH’s&nbsp;USP has been their Indian bowling attack, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Shahbaz Ahmed, who starred in the knockout against Rajasthan Royals.</p>

<h3>Head-to-Head</h3>

<p>Two-time champions KKR leads the head-to-head tally against SRH by 18-9.</p>

<h3>Match Prediction –</h3>

<p>Given the mega clash will be played at the Chepauk, where usually the spinners get excellent purchase, KKR, with the mystery duo of Varun and Narine, will keep their&nbsp;side’s&nbsp;nose in front against SRH.</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>KKR -</strong> Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy</p>

<p><strong>SRH -</strong> Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and T Natarajan</p>


After over 70 matches and two months of non-stop cricket, the D-Day has arrived - the IPL 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad will be played at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26).

After over 70 matches and two months of non-stop cricket, the D-Day has arrived - the IPL 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad will be played at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26). Two teams on the top of the points table have crossed all obstacles to reach the summit clash, where each will fight for the ultimate glory. Here is the match preview and result prediction of the KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 finale. Match Preview Table-toppers KKR were the first to qualify for this year’s final by beating SRH in Qualifier 1 - for the second time this season. Shreyas Iyer-led side has played some exciting cricket this season; from posting massive first-inning totals to beating the top sides, some by close margins, KKR did it all in IPL 2024. Gautam Gambhir’s inclusion in the backroom staff did wonders for the former winners, chasing their third IPL trophy, having last won it ten years ago. Although Phil Salt’s absence was said to dent their momentum, Afghanistan keeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided stability and confidence with his handy cameos in brief outings thus far. ALSO READ: ENG vs PAK, 2nd T20I: Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler star as England beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup build-up Besides a solid batting order, Andre Russell’s performance throughout has been the x-factor for KKR. Also, IPL’s most expensive buy ever, Starc, coming good with the ball with the playoffs approaching is a great sign for the team. Varun Chakravarthy’s form will be another bonus for the team at Chepauk. On the other hand, Pat Cummins’ SunRisers Hyderabad is the most-feared side this season. From a powerhouse batting attack to a young all-rounder Nitish Reddy making headlines to Cummins’ captaincy and the teams seam attack of Indian bowlers, SRH have their bases covered heading into the crucial IPL clash this year. The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will have all eyeballs on them, with the Chennai crowd hoping for a blockbuster start. Although Aiden Markram's form is a worry for the Orange Army, Heinrich Klaasen’s purple patch gives them confidence down the order. SRH’s USP has been their Indian bowling attack, including Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Shahbaz Ahmed, who starred in the knockout against Rajasthan Royals. Head-to-Head Two-time champions KKR leads the head-to-head tally against SRH by 18-9. Match Prediction – Given the mega clash will be played at the Chepauk, where usually the spinners get excellent purchase, KKR, with the mystery duo of Varun and Narine, will keep their side’s nose in front against SRH. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – KKR - Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy SRH - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat and T Natarajan

IPL 2024 BIG FINAL, Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring the lowest team total in the final as they got bundled out for 113 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (May 26).</p>

<p>The previous lowest total in an IPL final was 125/9 by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2013 edition of the tournament. CSK had scored that total against Mumbai Indians (MI) while chasing a target of 149. CSK lost the match by 23 runs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-final-watch-kkrs-mitchell-starc-bowls-ripper-to-clean-bowled-srhs-abhishek-sharma-in-first-over-725631">KKR's Mitchell Starc bowls RIPPER to clean bowled SRH's Abhishek Sharma in first over</a></p>

<p>The 2017 IPL final also saw two of the five lowest totals in final. Mumbai Indians had scored 129/8 in the 20 overs against Rising Pune Supergiant. In reply, MI stunningly defended the score as Pune managed 128/6 in the 20 overs - losing the final by one run. MI's total is also the lowest total defended by a team in an IPL final.</p>

<p>In the IPL 2022 final, Rajasthan Royals faltered against Gujarat Titans and managed just 130/9 in 20 overs as GT went on to win their first title in their maiden season by seven wickets.</p>

<p>As for the 2024 final, it all started horrible for SRH as Mitchell Starc dismissed Abhishek Sharma with a ripper in the first over itself. The trauma didn't end there for SRH as they lost swashbuckling opener Travis Head for a golden duck in the next over.</p>

<p>Starc also bowled the fifth over of the innings and dismissed Rahul Tripathi for the third SRH wicket in the powerplay. SRH finished the powerplay at 40/3 but the horror continued as KKR's Harshit Rana, in his first over, removed Nitish Kumar Reddy. Next to fall was Aiden Markram as SRH lost fifth wicket for just 62 in the 11th over of the innings.</p>

<p>SRH's hopes now relied on Heinrich Klaasen but Rana removed him in the 15th over to bring Hyderabad to its knees. Skipper Pat Cummins then walked out to bat and added 23 runs for the ninth wicket with Jaydev Unadkat.</p>

<p>The partnership was broken in the 18th over when Sunil Narine trapped Unadkat LBW. The innings got done in the next over with Russell dismissing Cummins without any addition to the team total.</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring the lowest team total in the final as they got bundled out for 113 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (May 26).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring the lowest team total in the final as they got bundled out for 113 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday (May 26). The previous lowest total in an IPL final was 125/9 by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2013 edition of the tournament. CSK had scored that total against Mumbai Indians (MI) while chasing a target of 149. CSK lost the match by 23 runs. Also Watch: KKR's Mitchell Starc bowls RIPPER to clean bowled SRH's Abhishek Sharma in first over The 2017 IPL final also saw two of the five lowest totals in final. Mumbai Indians had scored 129/8 in the 20 overs against Rising Pune Supergiant. In reply, MI stunningly defended the score as Pune managed 128/6 in the 20 overs - losing the final by one run. MI's total is also the lowest total defended by a team in an IPL final. In the IPL 2022 final, Rajasthan Royals faltered against Gujarat Titans and managed just 130/9 in 20 overs as GT went on to win their first title in their maiden season by seven wickets. As for the 2024 final, it all started horrible for SRH as Mitchell Starc dismissed Abhishek Sharma with a ripper in the first over itself. The trauma didn't end there for SRH as they lost swashbuckling opener Travis Head for a golden duck in the next over. Starc also bowled the fifth over of the innings and dismissed Rahul Tripathi for the third SRH wicket in the powerplay. SRH finished the powerplay at 40/3 but the horror continued as KKR's Harshit Rana, in his first over, removed Nitish Kumar Reddy. Next to fall was Aiden Markram as SRH lost fifth wicket for just 62 in the 11th over of the innings. SRH's hopes now relied on Heinrich Klaasen but Rana removed him in the 15th over to bring Hyderabad to its knees. Skipper Pat Cummins then walked out to bat and added 23 runs for the ninth wicket with Jaydev Unadkat. The partnership was broken in the 18th over when Sunil Narine trapped Unadkat LBW. The innings got done in the next over with Russell dismissing Cummins without any addition to the team total.

IPL 2024 Final, SRH vs KKR: Hyderabad get all out for lowest total in IPL final

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The decision, though, backfired in the powerplay overs as SRH lost three wickets, including the dangerous opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the toss, Cummins reasoned that batting first on the deck with no dew in the second half may favour his side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will bat first. Looks like a good wicket. Never the best at reading wickets. Played at a different one in the last, this looks different. There was no dew the other night so hopefully it's the same tonight," Cummins told presenter Ravi Shastri.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Fingers crossed that today is one of those nights. Yeah we will give it a crack. Look it's a different wicket. We defended a score there, good to be back here. I mean it's different soil," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, his KKR counterpart, Shreyas Iyer had a different reading of the pitch, due to its red-soil composition.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We would have bowled. Obviously, you have a fair idea on how the wicket will play. It's a red soil and we played our last game on a similar surface. We chased in first qualifier so backing that," said Iyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We need to stay with the present, stick to the basics and execute all our plans. Every individual is taking responsibility, this is a big game, we've plenty of people who're playing in a final for the first time, nervous, but this is also a good chance. We're going with the same team."</p>

<p>As it turned out, KKR read the conditions perfectly well as Mitchell Starc rose to the big occasion yet again and castled Sharma with a ripper of a delivery.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-final-watch-kkrs-mitchell-starc-bowls-ripper-to-clean-bowled-srhs-abhishek-sharma-in-first-over-725631"><strong>IPL 2024 Final: WATCH | KKR's Mitchell Starc bowls RIPPER to clean bowled SRH's Abhishek Sharma in first over</strong></a></p>

<p>The Australian's new-ball partner, Vaibhav Arora was the next to strike as he got Head to poke at an outside off delivery. Rahul Tripathi didn't last long either and skied one straight up in the air which was snaffled up with utmost ease by Ramandeep Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the end of the fielding restrictions, Iyer brought Harshit Rana into the attack and the medium pacer struck in the first over, sending all-rounder Nitish Reddy back to the pavilion with a beautiful outswinger.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Playing XI's:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan</p>

<p><em>(More to follow)</em></p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first after winning the toss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The decision, though, backfired in the powerplay overs as SRH lost three wickets, including the dangerous opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. During the toss, Cummins reasoned that batting first on the deck with no dew in the second half may favour his side. "We will bat first. Looks like a good wicket. Never the best at reading wickets. Played at a different one in the last, this looks different. There was no dew the other night so hopefully it's the same tonight," Cummins told presenter Ravi Shastri. "Fingers crossed that today is one of those nights. Yeah we will give it a crack. Look it's a different wicket. We defended a score there, good to be back here. I mean it's different soil," he added. 🚨 Toss Update 🚨 Sunrisers Hyderabad 🧡 elect to bat in the #Final against Kolkata Knight Riders 💜 Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/lCK6AJCdH9#TATAIPL | #KKRvSRH | #TheFinalCall pic.twitter.com/f4PWxfLFEK — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 26, 2024 × However, his KKR counterpart, Shreyas Iyer had a different reading of the pitch, due to its red-soil composition. "We would have bowled. Obviously, you have a fair idea on how the wicket will play. It's a red soil and we played our last game on a similar surface. We chased in first qualifier so backing that," said Iyer. "We need to stay with the present, stick to the basics and execute all our plans. Every individual is taking responsibility, this is a big game, we've plenty of people who're playing in a final for the first time, nervous, but this is also a good chance. We're going with the same team." As it turned out, KKR read the conditions perfectly well as Mitchell Starc rose to the big occasion yet again and castled Sharma with a ripper of a delivery. IPL 2024 Final: WATCH | KKR's Mitchell Starc bowls RIPPER to clean bowled SRH's Abhishek Sharma in first over The Australian's new-ball partner, Vaibhav Arora was the next to strike as he got Head to poke at an outside off delivery. Rahul Tripathi didn't last long either and skied one straight up in the air which was snaffled up with utmost ease by Ramandeep Singh. After the end of the fielding restrictions, Iyer brought Harshit Rana into the attack and the medium pacer struck in the first over, sending all-rounder Nitish Reddy back to the pavilion with a beautiful outswinger. Playing XI's: Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan (More to follow)

IPL 2024: Why did SRH captain Pat Cummins opt to bat first in the final?

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<p>Sports, not necessarily cricket, are often won outside the playing field, and this gentlemen’s game is no different. With plenty at stake, this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) Final is one to watch out for, more so for the opponents – the two table-toppers this season, KKR and SRH. However, the bigger picture is a clash between two individuals with the ‘beast mentality’ – KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and SRH captain Pat Cummins.</p>

<h2>‘You win it in the&nbsp;head’</h2>

<p>The biggest match winners across countless sports worldwide have one thing in common – they win it in their heads before it gets played on the field, and Gambhir and Cummins belong to that category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking of Gambhir first, the recently-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders mentor is a two-time IPL winner with the same franchise (2012 and 2014). He is among the only two captains in the tournament history with a 100% winning record in IPL finals.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pat-cummins-explains-how-super-aggressive-approach-helped-srh-shine-in-ipl-2024-725542">Pat Cummins explains how ‘super aggressive’ approach helped SRH shine in IPL 2024</a></strong></p>

<p>A match-winner of his calibre holds several top records in Indian jersey as well. In two World Cup winning campaigns (T20 WC and 50-over 2011 WC), Gambhir topped the run-scoring chart in the finale, scoring 75 vs Pakistan in 2007 and 97 vs Sri Lanka in 2011 – showing the world how much of a big-game player he is.</p>

<p>Fast forward 10 years, Gambhir returned to KKR to mentor the team, and the result is out for everyone to see, with his side bagging their first-ever finish on the points table and subsequently reaching the final.</p>

<h3>Beware of Cummins</h3>

<p>Since the great Ricky Ponting, Pat Cummins is the first Aussie captain to win multiple ICC trophies. After getting appointed as Australia’s Test and ODI captain, Cummins won the World Test Championship (WTC) last year and the 50-over World Cup – Australia’s sixth, beating India on both occasions.</p>

<p>Such has been his rise that in his maiden stint as a T20 captain across all cricket, Cummins led his team to the finals this year. Not only that, but the confidence he injected in his teammates had the world talking.</p>

<p>His ‘super aggressive’ approach as a captain saw SRH break IPL’s highest team total record twice this season, with openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma hogging all the limelight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Besides, the recent example of his ‘beast mentality’ was his answer relating to possible semi-finalists at the T20 World Cup, to which he said, ‘Australia is one of them, and he doesn’t care who the remaining three are.’&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, KKR will face SRH in the IPL 2024 Final at Chepauk in Chennai&nbsp;on Sunday&nbsp;(May 26).&nbsp;</p>


Sports, not necessarily cricket, are often won outside the playing field, and this gentlemen’s game is no different. With plenty at stake, this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) Final is one to watch out for, more so for the opponents – the two table-toppers this season, KKR and SRH.

Sports, not necessarily cricket, are often won outside the playing field, and this gentlemen’s game is no different. With plenty at stake, this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) Final is one to watch out for, more so for the opponents – the two table-toppers this season, KKR and SRH. However, the bigger picture is a clash between two individuals with the ‘beast mentality’ – KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and SRH captain Pat Cummins. ‘You win it in the head’ The biggest match winners across countless sports worldwide have one thing in common – they win it in their heads before it gets played on the field, and Gambhir and Cummins belong to that category. Talking of Gambhir first, the recently-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders mentor is a two-time IPL winner with the same franchise (2012 and 2014). He is among the only two captains in the tournament history with a 100% winning record in IPL finals. ALSO READ: Pat Cummins explains how ‘super aggressive’ approach helped SRH shine in IPL 2024 A match-winner of his calibre holds several top records in Indian jersey as well. In two World Cup winning campaigns (T20 WC and 50-over 2011 WC), Gambhir topped the run-scoring chart in the finale, scoring 75 vs Pakistan in 2007 and 97 vs Sri Lanka in 2011 – showing the world how much of a big-game player he is. Fast forward 10 years, Gambhir returned to KKR to mentor the team, and the result is out for everyone to see, with his side bagging their first-ever finish on the points table and subsequently reaching the final. Beware of Cummins Since the great Ricky Ponting, Pat Cummins is the first Aussie captain to win multiple ICC trophies. After getting appointed as Australia’s Test and ODI captain, Cummins won the World Test Championship (WTC) last year and the 50-over World Cup – Australia’s sixth, beating India on both occasions. Such has been his rise that in his maiden stint as a T20 captain across all cricket, Cummins led his team to the finals this year. Not only that, but the confidence he injected in his teammates had the world talking. His ‘super aggressive’ approach as a captain saw SRH break IPL’s highest team total record twice this season, with openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma hogging all the limelight. Besides, the recent example of his ‘beast mentality’ was his answer relating to possible semi-finalists at the T20 World Cup, to which he said, ‘Australia is one of them, and he doesn’t care who the remaining three are.’ Meanwhile, KKR will face SRH in the IPL 2024 Final at Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday (May 26).

IPL 2024 Final: Pat Cummins vs Gautam Gambhir – The clash of beast mentality

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidkgEFecLF1cz7" />SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins wants his team to go&nbsp;‘all out’&nbsp;against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 Final on Sunday (May 26). Cummins led his team to this&nbsp;season’s&nbsp;final in his maiden attempt as a T20I captain, with analysts, experts and commentators calling his team the most-feared side in IPL 2024. The Aussie seamer explains how deploying the&nbsp;'super aggressive'&nbsp;approach helped SRH come this far in IPL 2024.</p>

<p>Cummins has had a successful two years since becoming&nbsp;Australia’s&nbsp;ODI and Test captain. He helped Australia win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India last year,&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;winning the 50-over World Cup against the Men in Blue at their home a few months later. However, he had not captained any T20 team till then.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-big-final-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-preview-and-result-prediction-725489">IPL 2024 BIG FINAL, Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction</a></strong></p>

<p>Fast forward to&nbsp;December last year, SRH picked him for INR 20 crore and named him the captain right away. Although that move paid dividends as he led his team to the finals this year, Cummins admitted that he&nbsp;wasn’t&nbsp;sure of what to expect out of this.</p>

<p>"I&nbsp;mean&nbsp;that&nbsp;would be great,"&nbsp;Cummins&nbsp;on&nbsp;winning another trophy as a captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I&nbsp;think the run [of winning trophies] has got to stop at some point... yeah, it has been a great couple of years&nbsp;but&nbsp;I&nbsp;hadn't&nbsp;captained in any T20 cricket before this series. So, I&nbsp;wasn't&nbsp;too sure what to expect,”&nbsp;he added.</p>

<h2>The success mantra</h2>

<p>SRH finished at the bottom in the previous season under Aiden Markram. The management did their homework&nbsp;ahead of&nbsp;last&nbsp;year's&nbsp;auction and picked some match-winners, including Travis Head and Cummins himself. Bringing Daniel Vettori to the backroom staff did wonders, with Cummins accepting the same.</p>

<p>"There have been a few changes this year. Obviously, Dan Vettori, as head coach, is a big one as well.&nbsp;Few other guys have come in this season, but&nbsp;I think&nbsp;at the start of the&nbsp;season&nbsp;you map out the style&nbsp;that&nbsp;you want to play to give yourself the best chance to win.&nbsp;Obviously,&nbsp;along the&nbsp;way&nbsp;you're&nbsp;allowed to adapt and maybe change the personnel,"&nbsp;Cummins said.</p>

<p>"We were pretty strong with how we wanted to play - super-aggressive - and in a 14-game season,&nbsp;you're&nbsp;not going to win every single game, but we think if we play that way,&nbsp;you're&nbsp;going to&nbsp;win most of them.&nbsp;That's&nbsp;kind of how it played out - there are little bumps that come along the way, but&nbsp;that's&nbsp;okay, but you try and make sure it stays on course,"&nbsp;he added.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Cummins’&nbsp;SRH will rely on the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Head to put them on the course of a win in the marquee clash against KKR at Chepauk in the IPL 2024 Final.&nbsp;</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins wants his team to go ‘all out’ against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 Final on Sunday (May 26). Cummins led his team to this season’s final in his maiden attempt as a T20I captain, with analysts, experts and commentators calling his team the most-feared side in IPL 2024.

SunRisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins wants his team to go ‘all out’ against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 Final on Sunday (May 26). Cummins led his team to this season’s final in his maiden attempt as a T20I captain, with analysts, experts and commentators calling his team the most-feared side in IPL 2024. The Aussie seamer explains how deploying the 'super aggressive' approach helped SRH come this far in IPL 2024. Cummins has had a successful two years since becoming Australia’s ODI and Test captain. He helped Australia win the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India last year, alongside winning the 50-over World Cup against the Men in Blue at their home a few months later. However, he had not captained any T20 team till then. ALSO READ: IPL 2024 BIG FINAL, Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction Fast forward to December last year, SRH picked him for INR 20 crore and named him the captain right away. Although that move paid dividends as he led his team to the finals this year, Cummins admitted that he wasn’t sure of what to expect out of this. "I mean that would be great," Cummins on winning another trophy as a captain. "I think the run [of winning trophies] has got to stop at some point... yeah, it has been a great couple of years but I hadn't captained in any T20 cricket before this series. So, I wasn't too sure what to expect,” he added. The success mantra SRH finished at the bottom in the previous season under Aiden Markram. The management did their homework ahead of last year's auction and picked some match-winners, including Travis Head and Cummins himself. Bringing Daniel Vettori to the backroom staff did wonders, with Cummins accepting the same. "There have been a few changes this year. Obviously, Dan Vettori, as head coach, is a big one as well. Few other guys have come in this season, but I think at the start of the season you map out the style that you want to play to give yourself the best chance to win. Obviously, along the way you're allowed to adapt and maybe change the personnel," Cummins said. "We were pretty strong with how we wanted to play - super-aggressive - and in a 14-game season, you're not going to win every single game, but we think if we play that way, you're going to win most of them. That's kind of how it played out - there are little bumps that come along the way, but that's okay, but you try and make sure it stays on course," he added. Meanwhile, Cummins’ SRH will rely on the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Head to put them on the course of a win in the marquee clash against KKR at Chepauk in the IPL 2024 Final.

Pat Cummins explains how ‘super aggressive’ approach helped SRH shine in IPL 2024

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<p>Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has backed the ageing Test squad to stick and grow together in the chase for more glory. Following David&nbsp;Warner's&nbsp;retirement and Australia due to host India and England in two back-to-back home summers starting later this year, Cummins wants the team to build and stay on the same page to taste success at the top level.</p>

<p>Cummins led Australia to their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title last year, beating India in the finals before taking them down again a few months later in the final of the 50-over World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite most players being above 30 years of age on the Test side, Cummins is sure of no retirement calls shortly. Ace spinner Nathan Lyon, who missed the last three Ashes Tests in England with a calf injury, said he wishes to extend his career till 2027 in hopes of winning a Test series in India and England.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/csks-tushar-deshpande-mocks-rcb-shares-bengaluru-cant-post-after-eliminator-defeat-724593">CSK's Tushar Deshpande mocks RCB, shares 'Bengaluru Cant' post after Eliminator defeat</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking to ESPNcricinfo ahead of the release of&nbsp;Prime's&nbsp;'Test season 3'&nbsp;documentary, Cummins said, "We are lucky in that everyone has gone a couple of years longer than&nbsp;we'd&nbsp;have first&nbsp;hoped. Hopefully,&nbsp;it's&nbsp;the same with Nath.</p>

<p>"The job is to try and ensure he does get those four or five years. We try and do everything we can to get him right for those Test matches. At his age, it all comes down to his body&nbsp;really. That will be his biggest barrier&nbsp;so&nbsp;[it will be about] as much as we can help him, and he can help himself, similar to what Jimmy Anderson did,”&nbsp;Cummins said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>2025 WTF Final on Cummins' mind</h2>

<p>Although the upcoming series would include episodes on how last&nbsp;year’s&nbsp;Ashes unfolded, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Cummins expressed his thoughts on competing at the 2025 WTC Final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With them sitting in a comfortable position to qualify for the second-straight WTC Final, the home series against India and two away tours of Sri Lanka and West Indies will decide their fate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'd&nbsp;love if the second half&nbsp;was&nbsp;as successful as the first half,"&nbsp;Cummins said of the current WTC cycle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Most things have gone to plan for now.&nbsp;Think&nbsp;you are going to get a natural churn rate with some of our more senior guys.&nbsp;Hopefully, they hang around for a while,&nbsp;and&nbsp;they&nbsp;can manage their bodies until we&nbsp;are done.&nbsp;That makes the job&nbsp;for Andrew and myself a lot easier, but&nbsp;we'll&nbsp;see.</p>

<p>"I've&nbsp;been pretty open to say, I&nbsp;don't&nbsp;think&nbsp;I'll&nbsp;do this forever.&nbsp;Feel&nbsp;really well-placed at the moment. Feel like we are in&nbsp;a really good&nbsp;spot, so&nbsp;it's&nbsp;certainly not imminent,”&nbsp;he concluded.&nbsp;</p>


Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has backed the ageing Test squad to stick and grow together in the chase for more glory. Following David Warner's retirement and Australia due to host India and England in two back-to-back home summers starting later this year, Cummins wants the team to build and stay on the same page to taste success at the top level.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has backed the ageing Test squad to stick and grow together in the chase for more glory. Following David Warner's retirement and Australia due to host India and England in two back-to-back home summers starting later this year, Cummins wants the team to build and stay on the same page to taste success at the top level. Cummins led Australia to their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title last year, beating India in the finals before taking them down again a few months later in the final of the 50-over World Cup. Despite most players being above 30 years of age on the Test side, Cummins is sure of no retirement calls shortly. Ace spinner Nathan Lyon, who missed the last three Ashes Tests in England with a calf injury, said he wishes to extend his career till 2027 in hopes of winning a Test series in India and England. ALSO READ: CSK's Tushar Deshpande mocks RCB, shares 'Bengaluru Cant' post after Eliminator defeat Speaking to ESPNcricinfo ahead of the release of Prime's 'Test season 3' documentary, Cummins said, "We are lucky in that everyone has gone a couple of years longer than we'd have first hoped. Hopefully, it's the same with Nath. "The job is to try and ensure he does get those four or five years. We try and do everything we can to get him right for those Test matches. At his age, it all comes down to his body really. That will be his biggest barrier so [it will be about] as much as we can help him, and he can help himself, similar to what Jimmy Anderson did,” Cummins said. 2025 WTF Final on Cummins' mind Although the upcoming series would include episodes on how last year’s Ashes unfolded, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Cummins expressed his thoughts on competing at the 2025 WTC Final. With them sitting in a comfortable position to qualify for the second-straight WTC Final, the home series against India and two away tours of Sri Lanka and West Indies will decide their fate. "I'd love if the second half was as successful as the first half," Cummins said of the current WTC cycle. "Most things have gone to plan for now. Think you are going to get a natural churn rate with some of our more senior guys. Hopefully, they hang around for a while, and they can manage their bodies until we are done. That makes the job for Andrew and myself a lot easier, but we'll see. "I've been pretty open to say, I don't think I'll do this forever. Feel really well-placed at the moment. Feel like we are in a really good spot, so it's certainly not imminent,” he concluded.

Australia captain Pat Cummins backs ageing Test squad to grow together in chase for glory

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins was unperturbed with his side's loss in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (May 21). Cummins said that his team has earned the right to have bad days and still win the tournament.</p>

<p>"I guess we have earned the right to have one of those days and still win tournaments," Cummins said after the game. "Not our day but good thing we have another crack at it [qualifying for the final]."</p>

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<p>SRH were beaten comprehensively by eight wickets as both their batters and bowlers failed to live up to the expectations.</p>

<p>"A bit off the pace," Cummins said when asked about his team's performance. "Think you have those days in T20 cricket. Even when you are a very good side, you have some days where it doesn't quite work out."</p>

<p>"Few guys didn't get off to starts so we were probably short of where we wanted to be with the bat. And then yeah, couldn't get it done with the ball. Kolkata bowled really well. That wicket got better but there was a little bit in it early. But it happens," he added.</p>

<p>SRH, however, have another shot at making it to the final by virtue of their second place finish in the league stage. They will play the winner of RCB vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. SRH will play the match at Chennai and Cummins was happy with the change in venue.</p>

<p>"Going to a new venue helps as well. It is going to be a bit different feel to here, so you start again," Cummins said. "We have got a good body of work behind us this season to look back on, so we erase this one and move on."</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins was unperturbed with his side's loss in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (May 21).

SunRisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins was unperturbed with his side's loss in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (May 21). Cummins said that his team has earned the right to have bad days and still win the tournament. "I guess we have earned the right to have one of those days and still win tournaments," Cummins said after the game. "Not our day but good thing we have another crack at it [qualifying for the final]." Also Read: Security threat to Virat Kohli prompts RCB to cancel practice session ahead of Eliminator: Report SRH were beaten comprehensively by eight wickets as both their batters and bowlers failed to live up to the expectations. "A bit off the pace," Cummins said when asked about his team's performance. "Think you have those days in T20 cricket. Even when you are a very good side, you have some days where it doesn't quite work out." "Few guys didn't get off to starts so we were probably short of where we wanted to be with the bat. And then yeah, couldn't get it done with the ball. Kolkata bowled really well. That wicket got better but there was a little bit in it early. But it happens," he added. SRH, however, have another shot at making it to the final by virtue of their second place finish in the league stage. They will play the winner of RCB vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. SRH will play the match at Chennai and Cummins was happy with the change in venue. "Going to a new venue helps as well. It is going to be a bit different feel to here, so you start again," Cummins said. "We have got a good body of work behind us this season to look back on, so we erase this one and move on."

IPL 2024: Skipper Pat Cummins says SRH have 'right to have bad days and still win tournament'

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<p>Two top-performing teams this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad, will face off in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 21). While the winner of this game will directly qualify for the final scheduled on May 26 in Chennai, the loser will have another shot at glory, facing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. With plenty at stake,&nbsp;here’s&nbsp;the match preview and result prediction of the KKR vs SRH tie in IPL 2024.</p>

<h2>Match Preview</h2>

<p>Both KKR and SRH dominated the league stages like none other. While KKR finished on the top points table for the first time with 20 points, SRH redeemed them (from last&nbsp;season's&nbsp;bottom finish) by finishing second this year, ahead of Rajasthan Royals, who stayed ahead in the race for the longest time.&nbsp;<br />
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Although KKR leads SRH 17-9 in the head-to-head tally, they cannot discount their performance under newly-appointed captain Pat Cummins.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-england-look-for-form-ahead-of-tournament-as-jofra-archer-returns-in-series-vs-pakistan-723669">T20 World Cup 2024: England look for form ahead of tournament as Jofra Archer returns in series vs Pakistan</a></strong></p>

<p>With English opener Phil Salt returning home for the Pakistan series, KKR will rope in Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz as his replacement at the top.<br />
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A solid middle-order also makes up for Salt's absence, with the onus on the captain Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer and star all-rounder Andre Russell.</p>

<p>KKR’s&nbsp;bowling attack has been on point this season, with the management backing them to do wonders against bat-heavy SRH.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the SunRisers Hyderabad has torn apart almost every attack this year, with star pair Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head being the protagonists. Both lefties have scored over a strike rate of 200 in IPL 2024, resulting in SRH crossing 250 thrice – the&nbsp;most by a team in this tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nitish&nbsp;Reddy’s&nbsp;inclusion has upped their game, while their sorted bowling attack, led by Cummins, is sure of making a game out of any situation.</p>

<p>With the game scheduled at a neutral venue, both teams aim to come on top and punch their ticket for the IPL 2024 final.</p>

<h3>Result Prediction</h3>

<p>Although both teams are entering this contest with winning momentum, KKR looks likely to walk out as winners against SRH.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams –</strong></p>

<p><strong>KKR -</strong> Rahamanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi/Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy</p>

<p><strong>SRH -</strong> Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth</p>


Two top-performing teams this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad, will face off in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 21).

Two top-performing teams this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad, will face off in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 21). While the winner of this game will directly qualify for the final scheduled on May 26 in Chennai, the loser will have another shot at glory, facing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. With plenty at stake, here’s the match preview and result prediction of the KKR vs SRH tie in IPL 2024. Match Preview Both KKR and SRH dominated the league stages like none other. While KKR finished on the top points table for the first time with 20 points, SRH redeemed them (from last season's bottom finish) by finishing second this year, ahead of Rajasthan Royals, who stayed ahead in the race for the longest time. Although KKR leads SRH 17-9 in the head-to-head tally, they cannot discount their performance under newly-appointed captain Pat Cummins. ALSO READ: T20 World Cup 2024: England look for form ahead of tournament as Jofra Archer returns in series vs Pakistan With English opener Phil Salt returning home for the Pakistan series, KKR will rope in Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz as his replacement at the top. A solid middle-order also makes up for Salt's absence, with the onus on the captain Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer and star all-rounder Andre Russell. KKR’s bowling attack has been on point this season, with the management backing them to do wonders against bat-heavy SRH. Meanwhile, the SunRisers Hyderabad has torn apart almost every attack this year, with star pair Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head being the protagonists. Both lefties have scored over a strike rate of 200 in IPL 2024, resulting in SRH crossing 250 thrice – the most by a team in this tournament. Nitish Reddy’s inclusion has upped their game, while their sorted bowling attack, led by Cummins, is sure of making a game out of any situation. With the game scheduled at a neutral venue, both teams aim to come on top and punch their ticket for the IPL 2024 final. Result Prediction Although both teams are entering this contest with winning momentum, KKR looks likely to walk out as winners against SRH. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – KKR - Rahamanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi/Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy SRH - Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Sanvir Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

IPL 2024, Qualifier 1, Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad – Match preview and result prediction

<p>The upcoming season three of The Test documentary series has revealed the role of Australia skipper Pat Cummins in controversial dismissal of England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in last year's Ashes. The series stayed draw 2-2 but the dismissal in second Test at Lord's made it tense for the remaining matches.</p>

<p>"Cam Green was bowling and bowled a bouncer and he [Bairstow] ducked underneath it and then just walked out of his crease," Cummins said . "So I just said to Kez [Carey] the ball before, I said 'Kez, just have a throw'." &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-female-csk-fan-alleges-drunk-rcb-supporters-of-abuse-and-bullying-723057">IPL 2024: Female CSK fan alleges drunk RCB supporters of abuse and bullying</a></p>

<p>"Walking back into the Long Room, it was like we'd ripped the soul out of them ... absolutely, yeah, people stepped over the line," Cummins said while recalling the incident in one of the interviews.</p>

<p>Australia opener Usman Khawaja said: "One of them [the members] ... [was] spraying me. I was like 'nup, you can't be saying that stuff'. He said 'oh, I can say whatever I effing want', like a sense of entitlement almost."</p>

<p>The series was heated up after the incident and the harsh treatment by the English crowd made the mighty Aussies feel concerned for safety of Carey.</p>

<p>Talking about the incident in the dressing room, Carey said: "Someone told me to throw it…not sure who it was."</p>

<p>The wicketkeeper suffered a lot of social media abuse in the coming days and said: "It got a little nasty there for a while. That's probably the thing that shocked me the most, the abuse, people going after you…personal, family, all that sort of stuff."</p>

<p>"Looking back on it, I just feel so bad for him what he went through at the time and what his family would have gone through being there at the time. It would have been so hard," Khawaja said about the trolling.</p>

<p>The series premiers on May 24 on PrimeVideo.com</p>


The upcoming season three of The Test documentary series has revealed the role of Australia skipper Pat Cummins in controversial dismissal of England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in last year's Ashes.

The upcoming season three of The Test documentary series has revealed the role of Australia skipper Pat Cummins in controversial dismissal of England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow in last year's Ashes. The series stayed draw 2-2 but the dismissal in second Test at Lord's made it tense for the remaining matches. "Cam Green was bowling and bowled a bouncer and he [Bairstow] ducked underneath it and then just walked out of his crease," Cummins said . "So I just said to Kez [Carey] the ball before, I said 'Kez, just have a throw'." Also Read: IPL 2024: Female CSK fan alleges drunk RCB supporters of abuse and bullying "Walking back into the Long Room, it was like we'd ripped the soul out of them ... absolutely, yeah, people stepped over the line," Cummins said while recalling the incident in one of the interviews. Australia opener Usman Khawaja said: "One of them [the members] ... [was] spraying me. I was like 'nup, you can't be saying that stuff'. He said 'oh, I can say whatever I effing want', like a sense of entitlement almost." The series was heated up after the incident and the harsh treatment by the English crowd made the mighty Aussies feel concerned for safety of Carey. Talking about the incident in the dressing room, Carey said: "Someone told me to throw it…not sure who it was." The wicketkeeper suffered a lot of social media abuse in the coming days and said: "It got a little nasty there for a while. That's probably the thing that shocked me the most, the abuse, people going after you…personal, family, all that sort of stuff." "Looking back on it, I just feel so bad for him what he went through at the time and what his family would have gone through being there at the time. It would have been so hard," Khawaja said about the trolling. The series premiers on May 24 on PrimeVideo.com

The Test season 3 reveals Pat Cummins' role in Jonny Bairstow dismissal in Ashes 2023

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<p>Australia’s&nbsp;ODI 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 at&nbsp;June's&nbsp;marquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be.</p>

<p>Although all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead&nbsp;Australia’s&nbsp;T20I side, Cummins will play a handy role in determining their fate at the 20-team tournament&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;in the Caribbean and the USA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During a recent chat, the interviewer asked Cummins to pick his final four, to which he instantly&nbsp;‘Australia’.&nbsp;She&nbsp;further&nbsp;asked to name the remaining three, and Cummins said,&nbsp;‘You can choose the other three’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following a slight giggle, the interviewer asked him again,&nbsp;‘Which three do you want?’&nbsp;To which Cummins responded,&nbsp;‘Don't&nbsp;care; you can pick any of them.’</p>

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<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although his record in the home series speaks for itself,&nbsp;Cummins’&nbsp;trophy cabinet tells a lot about his leadership skills.&nbsp;He might be relieved of the captaincy duties at the upcoming T20 World Cup but continues to play a vital role in&nbsp;Australia’s&nbsp;quest for another shortest-format title.</p>

<h2>Cummins’ magic hits&nbsp;IPL</h2>

<p>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,&nbsp;Cummins’&nbsp;approach has brought him to the limelight.</p>

<p>Besides, under&nbsp;Pat's captaincy, SunRisers Hyderabad scored over 250&nbsp;thrice&nbsp;this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Could he guide them to their second IPL title? Only time will tell.&nbsp;</p>


Australia’s ODI 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 at June's marquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be.

Australia’s ODI 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 at June's marquee event, said Australia would be one of them, caring least about who the remaining three would be. Although all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead Australia’s T20I side, Cummins will play a handy role in determining their fate at the 20-team tournament scheduled in the Caribbean and the USA. During a recent chat, the interviewer asked Cummins to pick his final four, to which he instantly ‘Australia’. She further asked 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't care; 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. ALSO READ: Cricket West Indies tightens security after T20 World Cup receive terror threat from North Pakistan 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 in Australia’s quest for another shortest-format title. Cummins’ magic hits IPL 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, under Pat's captaincy, SunRisers Hyderabad scored over 250 thrice this season. Could he guide them to their second IPL title? Only time will tell.

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

<p>On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102. Heinrich Klaasen (31-ball 67), Aiden Markram (17-ball 32*) and Abdul Samad (10-ball 37*) provided the late flourish as SRH posted a mammoth 287 for 3. It became the highest team total in IPL after SRH's 277/3, earlier this season. In reply, RCB posted 262-7 as a total of 549 runs were scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH have been on a roll in IPL 2024. After struggling in the IPL since 2022, the Pat Cummins-led franchise have attracted a lot of eyeballs owing to their aggressive batting style. After posting their second total in excess of 250 in this year's season, Cummins addressed the team post their win over RCB. In a video shared by SRH's official X handle, Cummins was heard saying, "I will keep saying, you will hear from us all the time. That’s how we want to play. It’s not going to work every game. But I can tell you, everyone’s terrified of when they come up against us and we got to blow some teams out of the water before they have even walked out on the field. So, another great day, well done."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-dinesh-karthik-can-be-indias-match-winner-in-t20-world-cup-former-csk-star-on-rcb-batter-711857">IPL 2024: 'Dinesh Karthik can be India’s match-winner in T20 World Cup' - Former CSK star on RCB batter</a></strong></p>

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<p>The Australian further added, "Guys, we keep saying that we want everyone to be really brave, aggressive, take the game on, play with freedom. And you guys keep delivering with the bat. That was fantastic."</p>

<p>After their win over RCB,&nbsp; SRH occupy the fourth spot in the points table. After six games, the one-time winners have won four and lost just two games. They next play Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Saturday (April 20).&nbsp;</p>


On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102.

On Monday (April 15), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 25 runs in a run-fest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In match 30, RCB opted to bowl first and paid a heavy price as SRH opener Travis Head produced another masterclass by slamming a 41-ball 102. Heinrich Klaasen (31-ball 67), Aiden Markram (17-ball 32*) and Abdul Samad (10-ball 37*) provided the late flourish as SRH posted a mammoth 287 for 3. It became the highest team total in IPL after SRH's 277/3, earlier this season. In reply, RCB posted 262-7 as a total of 549 runs were scored. SRH have been on a roll in IPL 2024. After struggling in the IPL since 2022, the Pat Cummins-led franchise have attracted a lot of eyeballs owing to their aggressive batting style. After posting their second total in excess of 250 in this year's season, Cummins addressed the team post their win over RCB. In a video shared by SRH's official X handle, Cummins was heard saying, "I will keep saying, you will hear from us all the time. That’s how we want to play. It’s not going to work every game. But I can tell you, everyone’s terrified of when they come up against us and we got to blow some teams out of the water before they have even walked out on the field. So, another great day, well done." Also read: IPL 2024: 'Dinesh Karthik can be India’s match-winner in T20 World Cup' - Former CSK star on RCB batter Captain Pat reflects on the game ➕ who clinched the dressing room awards? 👀🏅 Watch as we soak in the post match vibes from our strong win in #RCBvSRH 🧡 pic.twitter.com/Ey7VhksA6B — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 16, 2024 × The Australian further added, "Guys, we keep saying that we want everyone to be really brave, aggressive, take the game on, play with freedom. And you guys keep delivering with the bat. That was fantastic." After their win over RCB, SRH occupy the fourth spot in the points table. After six games, the one-time winners have won four and lost just two games. They next play Delhi Capitals (DC), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, on Saturday (April 20).

IPL 2024: 'Everyone’s terrified of us' | SRH captain Pat Cummins' speech goes viral after RCB tie - Watch

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season. SRH posted 287/3 in 20 overs - the highest in the league history - days after scoring 277/3 against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Cummins said: "It feels like you bowl an over for seven or eight feels great. I've given up trying to read the pitches."</p>

<p>Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-video-rcbs-dinesh-karthik-hits-108-metre-six-vs-srh-ball-lands-on-stadium-roof-711743">VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof</a></p>

<p>On a night when most of the bowlers went for more than 50 runs in their four-over spell, Cummins stood out with a spell of 3/43 but said cheekily that he'd want a few more years before 'bowlers go extinct'.</p>

<p>The question was posed after the match saw 549 runs being scored across two innings - the most in a T20 match ever. The skipper, however, is happy with the results his team is getting.</p>

<p>"Really happy with our cricket, four wins now, the freedom with which the batters are going out to play is great and few wily bowlers doing the job as well," added Cummins.</p>

<p>As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf&nbsp;du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed.</p>

<p>They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, though posted highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season. SRH posted 287/3 in 20 overs - the highest in the league history - days after scoring 277/3 against Mumbai Indians. Speaking after the match, Cummins said: "It feels like you bowl an over for seven or eight feels great. I've given up trying to read the pitches." Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again." Also Watch: VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof On a night when most of the bowlers went for more than 50 runs in their four-over spell, Cummins stood out with a spell of 3/43 but said cheekily that he'd want a few more years before 'bowlers go extinct'. The question was posed after the match saw 549 runs being scored across two innings - the most in a T20 match ever. The skipper, however, is happy with the results his team is getting. "Really happy with our cricket, four wins now, the freedom with which the batters are going out to play is great and few wily bowlers doing the job as well," added Cummins. As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed. They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, though posted highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.

IPL 2024: 'I've given up...,' says SRH skipper Pat Cummins after 549-run fest vs RCB

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