SYDNEY: Australian pacer Pat Cummins on Tuesday referred to as suggestions of him captaining the Test aspect "ridiculous" and as a substitute backed skipper Tim Paine to steer the aspect for a very long time.
The 25-year-old was once Australia's peak performer with each the ball and the bat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. He was once the top-scorer in the second innings (63) and in addition picked up 9 wickets in the fit.
"I think it's pretty ridiculous at the moment," Cummins was once quoted as saying by way of Cricket Australia's reliable web site cricket.com.au.
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine was once passed the task to steer Australia in the Test format after former captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner have been banned for a year owing to their involvement in the notorious ball-tampering incident in March closing year.
"We've obviously got 'Painey' (Test skipper Tim Paine) at the moment who is doing a brilliant job and I think it's his for a long time now," Cummins mentioned.
After facing defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and trailing 1-2 in the four fit collection towards India, Shane Warne had heaped reward on Cummins and predicted him to be the long run captain.
Cummins, who has been Australia's ideally suited rapid bowler in the first three Tests towards India with 14 wickets at a median of 20.07, gained five slots to reach a career-best third place.
He has also gained 13 slots to reach 91st position among batsmen with some useful runs down the order.
"Thoughts out of Melbourne. The Boxing Day test should be a - D/N match next year. Pat Cummins is the all-rounder Australia are looking for & is a future Australia Captain. Also, It's not just the batting that needs serious attention, the bowling stats for 2018 aren't good," Warne had tweeted.
However, the all-rounder isn't too in the task and is focusing on his efforts at the box.
"I feel like I'm too busy in the game bowling and when I'm batting, putting all my effort into that. And when I'm not doing it I'm usually off with the fairies trying to recover. So, I don't think I would make a very good captain at the moment," he mentioned.
Cummins had previous ignored the ODI collection in England and the two Tests towards Pakistan in the UAE owing to accidents.
He backed fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood, who could also be the co-vice captain, for the task.
"I think someone like Josh Hazlewood at the moment has an enhanced role as vice-captain, he's always thinking about the game when he's out there fielding," Cummins mentioned.
"When he's batting in the sheds he is always watching and thinking things through. Maybe it's different personalities, but I see no reason why a bowler can't be a captain."
The 25-year-old was once Australia's peak performer with each the ball and the bat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. He was once the top-scorer in the second innings (63) and in addition picked up 9 wickets in the fit.
"I think it's pretty ridiculous at the moment," Cummins was once quoted as saying by way of Cricket Australia's reliable web site cricket.com.au.
Wicketkeeper Tim Paine was once passed the task to steer Australia in the Test format after former captain Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner have been banned for a year owing to their involvement in the notorious ball-tampering incident in March closing year.
"We've obviously got 'Painey' (Test skipper Tim Paine) at the moment who is doing a brilliant job and I think it's his for a long time now," Cummins mentioned.
After facing defeat in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and trailing 1-2 in the four fit collection towards India, Shane Warne had heaped reward on Cummins and predicted him to be the long run captain.
Cummins, who has been Australia's ideally suited rapid bowler in the first three Tests towards India with 14 wickets at a median of 20.07, gained five slots to reach a career-best third place.
He has also gained 13 slots to reach 91st position among batsmen with some useful runs down the order.
"Thoughts out of Melbourne. The Boxing Day test should be a - D/N match next year. Pat Cummins is the all-rounder Australia are looking for & is a future Australia Captain. Also, It's not just the batting that needs serious attention, the bowling stats for 2018 aren't good," Warne had tweeted.
However, the all-rounder isn't too in the task and is focusing on his efforts at the box.
"I feel like I'm too busy in the game bowling and when I'm batting, putting all my effort into that. And when I'm not doing it I'm usually off with the fairies trying to recover. So, I don't think I would make a very good captain at the moment," he mentioned.
Cummins had previous ignored the ODI collection in England and the two Tests towards Pakistan in the UAE owing to accidents.
He backed fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood, who could also be the co-vice captain, for the task.
"I think someone like Josh Hazlewood at the moment has an enhanced role as vice-captain, he's always thinking about the game when he's out there fielding," Cummins mentioned.
"When he's batting in the sheds he is always watching and thinking things through. Maybe it's different personalities, but I see no reason why a bowler can't be a captain."
Captaincy calls 'ridiculous', says Pat Cummins
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