With this thrilling victory, Australia took a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match Test series against India, with the fifth and final Test—the New Year’s Test—set to be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney from January 3, 2025. But this loss dented India’s WTC Finals chances severely.
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One of the best I've been part of: Pat Cummins on the Boxing Day Test at the MCG
Pat Cummins said at the post-match presentation ceremony at the MCG: “What an amazing Test match. I reckon one of the best I've been part of. All week the crowd has been ridiculous, and it's been amazing to be part of. I am happy to contribute.”
The Australian skipper revealed who was the man behind giving Travis Head a bowl right after tea. Cummins further went on to reveal by saying, “I give the coach (Andrew McDonald) the credit for that one; we were also behind on the over-rate, so we thought, Let's get Travis in there, and he might get a breakthrough.”
Pat Cummins praises Steve Smith for his sensible hundred at the MCG
Praising the centurion Steve Smith, who made 140 in the first innings, Cummins said that he just showed how to bat on that MCG wicket. Notably, the fifth and final Test will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney from January 3, 2025.
Cummins signed off by saying, “Amazing, it wasn't an easy wicket; he showed how to bat on it. He got an opportunity, and he pounced and really upped the ante with the tailenders. He was brilliant, and he also took some catches that often go unnoticed. We are really happy with the way we played; we will savor this one for a little bit before we head on to Sydney.”
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