Image: Pat Cummins played a crucial role in the third Test against India / © India Today
Pat Cummins has turned the game around, giving Australia a strong chance to enforce the follow-on. After losing KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Ravindra Jadeja, India is now under pressure. Cummins’ excellent performance has put his team in a favorable position to dominate the match.
The partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja appeared to be preventing the India National Cricket Team from having to follow on. However, Australia’s skipper, Pat Cummins, took matters into his own hands, producing a crucial breakthrough by dismissing the right-hander.
Before Pat Cummins dismissed Nitish Kumar Reddy, who still needed 52 runs to avoid the follow-on, Adam Gilchrist made a bold prediction on air. He said:
Something is going to happen and he can feel it.
Pat Cummins bowled a delivery on a good length that held its line just outside off. Nitish Kumar Reddy attempted to defend but was indecisive and played away from his body. The ball took the inside edge, clipped the leg stump, and was safely taken by the wicketkeeper, giving Australia a key breakthrough.