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Mythical Australia cricketer Allan Border has praised Pat Cummins’s efficiency because the captain of Australia but in addition mentioned that subsequent month’s India collection will likely be an “acid check” for him and his males.

Australia will kick-start the marquee four-match Border Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur from February 9 with the purpose of successful their first Check collection in India in 19 years. 

“This is going to be acid check for him and the workforce,” Border used to be quoted talking to ABC Recreation. Having been increased to the recent seat after Tim Paine’s unexpected resignation forward of the Ashes 2021, the Aussie tempo spearhead has had a golden run.

Cummins started his captaincy stint successful the Ashes successful it 4-0, then received in opposition to Pakistan 1-0, the West Indies 2-0, and South Africa 2-0. 

The effects imply Australia are favourites to make their maiden International Check Championships ultimate. The Indian collection would be the ultimate collection within the WTC calendar earlier than they tackle England within the Ashes with a watch to win on English soil for the primary time since 2001.

“The following one year is the true check for that facet and Pat’s (Cummins) captaincy specifically as a result of India is near to the ultimate frontier for the Australian cricket workforce.”

“We’ve not received there very regularly. It is a arduous position to play and a difficult position to win and England is similar,” the 67-year-old mentioned.

The previous Australian batter added that he used to be taken with Cummins main the Check facet however he has ensured that it did not impact his bowling.

“I used to be now not as willing to look a quick bowler (appointed captain), now not essentially the person however extra simply the truth that he is our number-one speedy bowler. However he is proved such a lot of folks unsuitable and he is treated that so neatly,” Border mentioned.

“Perhaps the makeup of the workforce has helped, the place he is were given rather a couple of senior avid gamers that he can soar issues off and they are able to type of take over to a definite stage when he is were given the ball in his hand when he is bowling.” 

“I take my hat off to him. He is performed superbly neatly. They seem like a contented facet. They are taking part in superb cricket and that’s the reason all you’ll do as captain.”