ICC World Cup 2019 | With each game, we have got a little bit better, claims Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins heaped praise on the Australian squad who have gone from good to great over the course of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 being played in England. Cummins admitted that the switch from him operating as an opening bowler to the first change bowler has been a massive change for Australia.
Australia fast-bowler Pat Cummins has issued a stern warning to ICC World Cup rivals, as he claimed the defending champions may have “clicked” but are yet to put in a complete performance at the global showpiece. Aaron Finch-led Australia were the first side to confirm their place in the semi-finals with a comprehensive win over England and carried on the form with another convincing victory over New Zealand at Lord’s on Saturday.
“I think just everything’s clicked, the batting, the bowling, our game plan is the way we’ve wanted to play. Even just everyone being comfortable in their roles and comfortable around each other. I think it takes time but everyone’s in a really good place. The thing we have spoken about, we have managed to scrape home wins without really putting through a complete performance. With each game, we have got a little bit better,” Cummins was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Cummins, who played 56 ODIs for Australia, has enjoyed shift of role in the Australia bowling with Jason Behrendorff coming in as the second new ball bowler alongside Mitchell Starc. Cummins nabbed one wicket from the last two matches but has proved highly effective at keeping the batsmen pinned down during the middle overs.
“I think it’s a massive change. I think it’s a lot different to say red ball cricket where the ball kind of stays hard and there might be some swing on offer," he said.
“I think it’s kind of outside of those first eight to 10 overs, there is no swing, the ball is not as hard, normally the batters are set. Jason and Starcy have been brilliant up front. My role is to just try and hold them a little bit and hopefully they take a risk. It (feels) like I have done that job pretty well,” Cummins added.
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