New Delhi: Former Test captain Tim Paine has paid tribute Pat cumin For his exceptional leadership and bowling performance AustraliaIndia’s victorious World Cup campaign. Cummins, leading the side from the front, played a crucial role in Australia’s win, displaying strategic brilliance and skill with the ball.
Cummins’ bold decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved to be a masterstroke as Australia restricted India to a modest total of 240. Cummins claimed vital wickets, including Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, as he finished with impressive figures of 2/34 from 10 overs. for him.
Speaking on SEN Radio, Paine acknowledged Cummins’ influential decisions and leadership during the final against India. “When we won the toss, I think Pat Cummins shocked everyone a little bit by inviting him to bowl first,” Payne said. The former wicketkeeper-batsman highlighted the team’s awareness of the dew factor at the Narendra Modi Stadium, a crucial consideration that influenced the decision to bowl first.
Payne credited Cummins for his astute leadership, saying: “I don’t think there was anything Pat Cummins got wrong last night. He was fantastic and deserves a lot of credit for that.” Payne also praised the coaching staff led by Andrew McDonald for their contributions to Australia’s success.
Reflecting on Cummins’ leadership and strategic decisions, Payne mentioned the team’s tactical adjustments in response to pitch conditions. “The fields we had early to Rohit Sharma, that deep point, slipping, and Glenn Maxwell like slipping the fly,” Paine described the calculated approach. He highlighted the team’s ability to adapt, noting the unique field positions and strategies used during the match.
Payne confirmed that Cummins played an exceptional match as a leader, emphasizing his influence on the title fight. “When the Indian batsmen were trying to combine, Pat read it beautifully and brought in Travis Head and Mitch Marsh to pick up some overs when they weren’t really looking to play us,” Paine explained. He praised Cummins for setting the tone with aggressive and accurate bowling, describing it as one of the best performances he has seen from a player in some time.
(With inputs from PTI)
Cummins’ bold decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved to be a masterstroke as Australia restricted India to a modest total of 240. Cummins claimed vital wickets, including Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, as he finished with impressive figures of 2/34 from 10 overs. for him.
Speaking on SEN Radio, Paine acknowledged Cummins’ influential decisions and leadership during the final against India. “When we won the toss, I think Pat Cummins shocked everyone a little bit by inviting him to bowl first,” Payne said. The former wicketkeeper-batsman highlighted the team’s awareness of the dew factor at the Narendra Modi Stadium, a crucial consideration that influenced the decision to bowl first.
Payne credited Cummins for his astute leadership, saying: “I don’t think there was anything Pat Cummins got wrong last night. He was fantastic and deserves a lot of credit for that.” Payne also praised the coaching staff led by Andrew McDonald for their contributions to Australia’s success.
Reflecting on Cummins’ leadership and strategic decisions, Payne mentioned the team’s tactical adjustments in response to pitch conditions. “The fields we had early to Rohit Sharma, that deep point, slipping, and Glenn Maxwell like slipping the fly,” Paine described the calculated approach. He highlighted the team’s ability to adapt, noting the unique field positions and strategies used during the match.
Payne confirmed that Cummins played an exceptional match as a leader, emphasizing his influence on the title fight. “When the Indian batsmen were trying to combine, Pat read it beautifully and brought in Travis Head and Mitch Marsh to pick up some overs when they weren’t really looking to play us,” Paine explained. He praised Cummins for setting the tone with aggressive and accurate bowling, describing it as one of the best performances he has seen from a player in some time.
(With inputs from PTI)