Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins anticipates a grueling battle against India in the upcoming five-match series, as the hosts seek redemption after consecutive home series defeats. The series, commencing on November 22 in Perth, will be a test of endurance, according to Cummins.
“The previous home series against India have always been characterized by attrition,” Cummins remarked. “The last series came down to the final session at the Gabba on the final day of the final Test.”
Cummins, who missed Australia’s recent white-ball tour of England and Scotland, will enter the series well-rested. However, the team will be without fast bowler Cameron Green due to back surgery. Cummins expressed confidence in Green’s return, emphasizing the importance of managing his workload for a long-term career.
“We want him bowling, Cam wants to be bowling, and he has a long career ahead of him,” Cummins said. “It’s about trying to place Cam the cricketer in the best position he can be to have the career that he’s hoping for.”
Cummins’ own workload management has extended his captaincy tenure beyond his initial expectations. “Maybe I can go a little bit longer than I first thought,” he said. “I feel like I can manage a lot more than what I did back then, just by getting better at it and having some wonderful people around that help as well.”
The upcoming series holds immense significance for Australia, as they have not won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in almost a decade. Cummins and his team will be determined to break the losing streak and reclaim the coveted trophy.
