Pat Cummins, the new Australian Test team captain, has discussed his leadership approach ahead of the forthcoming Ashes series. After Tim Paine resigned as captain following an off-field issue, the pacer will take over as skipper.
Since 1957, Cummins will be the first fast bowler to lead the team. In 2019, he was elected vice-captain of the team alongside Travis Head before being promoted to sole deputy the following year.
“I’m naturally quite a calm person. I’m quite positive. I’ll be leaning on everyone. I’m a big one for empowering individuals to own their role. It’s going to be a real collaborative approach (to leadership). It might look a bit different from the outside compared to captain’s of the past, which is great.” Cummins said
The decision to name a pacer as captain has raised its own set of worries. Because of the tour’s length, squad rotation will be required to manage demands. Cummins, on the other hand, has stated that he will not miss a game unless it is absolutely necessary.
“I very much doubt that I will rest from Test cricket. I have never rested from a game of Test cricket before, so I doubt that will start now.” Smith said
The former Australia captain also mentioned England’s threat, describing them as a well-rounded team with a powerful squad. The visitors are hoping to improve on their dreadful 10-year record in Australia. In 2010, they were the last team to win the Ashes on foreign soil.
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The return of Ben Stokes has given the England team a boost. After skipping the home series against India and the T20 World Cup to focus on his mental health, the all-rounder stated his intention to return for the Ashes.
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