Australia need to handle test grind better, Cummins says
Cummins said Australia must improve their patience after two Tests finished inside two days and more results have come from big moments than sustained pressure.
- Australia opener Travis Head defended the team and selectors after Matthew Hayden criticized Nic Maddinson’s recall.
- Hayden criticized the selectors’ approach and argued that Test batters should average at least 45 in first-class cricket.
- Head said criticism from former players was unfair and supported selecting experienced players.
- Australia will begin a three-Test series against South Africa in Durban, their first Test series there since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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Australia need to handle test grind better, Cummins says
Australia's captain Pat Cummins highlighted the importance of grinding out results in test cricket against South Africa. The first test starts on Friday at Kingsmead, where conditions are expected to vary significantly. Cummins expressed that the team must adapt their approach to handle the ebb and flow of the game effectively. Australia has not faced many prolonged contests in recent years, relying instead on individual brilliance.
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