Pat Cummins Press Conference: Only a few hours are left for the start of the four-match Test series between India and Australia. The first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Nagpur. Before this Test match to be held in Nagpur, the players of both the teams have practiced fiercely. Now all eyes will be on the final playing XI of both the teams. However, both the teams have not yet shared the names of their final 11 players. Controversy has also arisen regarding the Nagpur pitch. Meanwhile, on the first day of the Test i.e. today, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins held a press conference. Let us know what Pat Cummins said in the press conference…
This tour of India will be very difficult for us: Pat Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins said in a press conference before the Nagpur Test that “India’s tour has always been difficult. We know that this time also the challenges are not going to work for us. We have to work hard to win. We are very excited to play on the Indian pitch. First innings lead is crucial in India and we have to find a way to put big scores on the scoreboard.”
Playing 11 will be announced at the time of toss:
It is often seen that the Australian team announces its playing 11 a day or two before any Test match. But now only a few hours are left for the start of the Nagpur Test. It was being speculated that in this press conference, the captain of Australia could announce his playing 11. But this did not happen. Regarding the question asked on the playing 11 against India, Pat Cummins said, “We have decided our XI but we will announce it at the toss.”
Expressed his displeasure about the Nagpur pitch:
Let us tell you that the captain of Australia has now increased the controversy regarding the pitch of Nagpur. Many types of news were coming out in the Australian media regarding the Nagpur pitch. Australia’s cricket experts raised questions about this pitch. Regarding the Nagpur pitch, Pat Cummins said that “the pitch is looking a bit dry for left-handed batsmen. But we have to deal with it and face the challenge.”
Source: newstrack.com”
