Pat Cummins Hints at Test Squad Rebuild After WTC Final Defeat: ‘New Cycle Does Feel Like a Bit of a Reset’
- Australia will start a three-match Test tour in the Caribbean against the West Indies on June 25 in Barbados, marking their first series in the region in a decade.
- The series follows Australia's five-wicket loss to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, which exposed batting issues and prompted calls for team changes.
- Captain Pat Cummins described the new WTC cycle as feeling like a reset and hinted at possible squad adjustments ahead of the series, including opportunities for younger players.
- Cummins expressed that starting a new WTC period somewhat represents a fresh start, and missing out on a major chance in the final left the team feeling somewhat unfulfilled.
- Selectors may reconsider veterans like Usman Khawaja, whose form has declined, while giving emerging talent like Sam Konstas chances to secure Australia's red-ball future.
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Pat Cummins foreshadows reset in Australia squad following WTC final loss against South Africa
Australia's quest to defend their World Test Championship crown resulted in heartbreak as South Africa clinched the title, defeating the Aussies in the final by five wickets in a thrilling clash that lasted for four days. With the Aussies having lost the final, the side’s skipper, Pat Cummins, came forward and revealed that a significant reset could be in order for the side. Many experts have come forward to point out the flaws within Australia…
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Pat Cummins hints at Test squad rebuild after WTC Final defeat: ‘New cycle does feel like a bit of a reset’
The WTC Final defeat still fresh on his mind, Australia captain Pat Cummins hinted that Australia could be looking at a period of transition in preparation for the upcoming cycle.
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