Australia's Test captain, Pat Cummins, is preparing for one of the biggest challenges of his career - the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India.
To ensure he's in peak condition, Cummins has decided to take an eight-week break from cricket. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a prestigious title that has eluded Australia since 2017, and for Cummins, it's the only major trophy he hasn't won. With the series approaching, Cummins is determined to lead his team to victory on home soil.
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Pat Cummins takes a break before Border-Gavaskar trophy
Cummins recently returned from playing in the Major League Cricket in the United States of America. Acknowledging the physical toll of non-stop cricket, he was rested for Australia’s upcoming white-ball tour of the United Kingdom where they will face-off against Scotland and England.
This decision will allow him to focus on recovery and preparation for the busy summer ahead.
"Everyone that comes back after a break is a little bit fresher, you never regret it. This gives me a good seven or eight weeks completely off bowling so the body can recover, then you start building up again for the summer," said Cummins.
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The Border-Gavaskar trophy has eluded Australia since 2017, with India winning four consecutive series. Cummins, now 31, is eager to change that narrative.
"It's the trophy I haven't won before... this is the one trophy a lot of our group haven't ticked off," he shared.
Under his leadership, Cummins will be looking to guide Australia to reclaim this prestigious title, especially after India’s historic wins on Australian soil in recent years.
Cummins isn’t just thinking about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He also has his sights set on future achievements, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will debut.
"I'd love to be on that side... I think I'll be 35 or something, so hopefully still there or thereabouts," he commented.
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