India vs Australia: Pat Cummins Reveals the Toughest Challenge in Cricket Ahead of Brisbane Test vs India

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been doing well in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the series currently tied 1-1 ahead of the third Test at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. In a pre-match press conference, Cummins expressed that winning Test matches in Australia is a matter of pride, given the team’s familiarity with home conditions.

He emphasized that the hardest challenge in modern cricket is winning Test series abroad, which is crucial for qualification to the World Test Championship. Cummins also discussed bowling strategies, mentioning the possibility of using bouncers to challenge the Indian batters, similar to the approach taken in the Adelaide Test. He said:

I think there’s definitely pride in winning in Australia. These are our home conditions. These are the conditions we grew up playing with. I think the hardest thing in cricket nowadays is winning the Test Series away from home. To make that World Test Championship, you’ve kind of got to win everything at home and try and pick up some wins overseas where you can. We definitely go into every home series here expecting to win. That’s what we grew up watching and that is the kind of the standards we set ourselves. Yes, potentially. It worked out in the Adelaide Test. It’s always in the back of your mind as a bit of a Plan B, or if it’s looking really uncomfortable and likely to take wickets, maybe it comes with Plan A for some of the batters.

He further praised the batting styles of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, highlighting their natural shot-making abilities, which are crucial for success, especially at the Gabba, a venue known for its challenging pitch conditions. The third Test is set to begin on December 14, 2024.