Pat Cummins mocked with a cheeky dig by English TV presenter ahead of WTC Final: ‘Do you ever get anyone out?'
Australia captain Pat Cummins appears to be in a bit of relaxed mode as he gears up for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa in England. The Australian skipper recently wrapped up his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL before heading to England for the high-stakes WTC final. After reaching there, Cummins got involved in some off-field commitments. Recently, he shot a fun segment with famous English TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and other TV personalities Kaleb Cooper and Charlie Ireland.
A video of Prime Video went viral, showing Cummins playing cricket with the other three ahead of the WTC final in London. At the start of the video, Cummins gets hit for a few shots, which causes Clarksen to take a shot at him.
"Do you ever get anyone out?" he said.
A post shared by Prime Video Sport AUNZ (@primevideosportaunz)
However, he didn't age well for Cooper, who was batting at the moment, as Cummins got the better of him and cleaned him up on the very next delivery.
Cooper shouted at Clarksen and said, "Why did you do that?"
Cummins will lead the Australian team in their second successive WTC final. He led them to the title win in the last edition after the win over India. Meanwhile, South Africa will be playing their maiden WTC final after they topped the standings of the third edition of the ICC tournament.
Cummins showered praise on the Proteas and believes the Temba Bavuma-led side has multiple match-winners in their midst to pose a challenge.
"They always seem to compete in every tournament. They have got a lot of experience, especially the white-ball teams - they play across different franchise leagues. Rabada, Maharaj, Bavuma, they have played a lot of cricket over the years," said the Aussie skipper.
"They have really good fast bowlers, they always seem to have not just one or two main guys but they have got four-six guys they can call," he said.
The Aussie captain asserted that there is a bit of mystique when they face South Africa, as they haven't played much against them as compared to India.
"And yeah, some batters, you have not seen much (of them), but they have scored plenty of domestic runs. (We have) played most of the guys in the squad, certainly not everyone. There is always a little bit of mystique around South Africa, because we do not play them as often as, say India," he concluded.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Print
14 minutes ago
- The Print
Why renaming of Pataudi Trophy to honour Anderson-Tendulkar has sparked a row
Anderson, who retired in July 2024 after a record 188 Tests and 704 wickets, and Tendulkar, who bowed out in 2013 after 200 Tests and 15,921 runs, are both widely regarded as legends of the modern game. The newly named trophy will make its debut when England and India kick off the new WTC cycle with a five-Test series starting at Headingley, Leeds, from 20 June. New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson will soon be immortalised as the England-India Test series is renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, according to a BBC report. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have jointly taken this decision, with the new trophy set to be unveiled at Lord's during the World Test Championship final which begins on 11 June. The move has sparked debate, as many question retiring the Pataudi Trophy and what it means for cricket's historic legacy. Until now, the Test series played in England was contested for the Pataudi Trophy, named in 2007 to mark 75 years since the first Test between the two nations. The trophy was titled in recognition of the Pataudi family, Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi—the only player to represent both England and India in Tests—and his son, Mansoor Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi, a legendary Indian captain. When the series was played in India, it was known as the Anthony de Mello Trophy, after the BCCI's inaugural secretary and president, Anthony de Mello. Heated debate The change in name has sparked a debate and signifies a more profound transformation in the way Indian cricket perceives its own past. Former Indian captain Bishan Singh Bedi had described Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi as 'the best thing to have happened to Indian cricket,' praising his role in overcoming regional divides and fostering a feeling of 'Indian-ness' within the team. Sunil Gavaskar and Erapalli Prasanna shared similar sentiments, with Gavaskar referring to him as 'the most charismatic cricketer of his generation,' and Prasanna remembering how Pataudi encouraged players to prioritise the nation over individual interests, bringing them together as Indians above all else. Writing a column in Sportstar, Gavaskar said, the decision to retire the Pataudi Trophy 'disturbing indeed,' and argued that 'this is the first time one has heard of a trophy named after individual players being retired, though the decision is entirely the ECB's, and the BCCI may well have been informed.' Gavaskar went on to say that the move 'shows a total lack of sensitivity to the contribution made by the Pataudis to cricket in both England and India'. He also expressed hope that 'if an Indian player has been approached, he will have the good sense to politely decline—not only out of respect for two former India captains but also to avoid the same fate of having a trophy named after him retired after he is gone.' The legendary cricketer passed away at the age of 70 in 2011. Gavaskar added that while the ECB is 'fully entitled to name the trophy after one of their own players,' he and 'loads of Indian cricket supporters' hope that 'any other Indian cricketer will have the smarts to decline, lest history repeats itself as it has with the Pataudi Trophy.' Seasoned cricket broadcaster Harsha Bhogle took the discussion to 'X', where he reflected on the renaming of the series. He wrote, 'Having been an admirer of Anderson the player and, as is well known, of Tendulkar, both as a player and a person, I should have been happy with the series being played for a Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy. But it misses the deep connect that Pataudi had with our countries. Both father and son played for Sussex, Sr played for both England and India, Jr set schoolboy batting records in England. There was a very nice ring to the Pataudi Trophy.' Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also expressed his disapproval, describing it as a 'disrespect' to the Pataudi family. Writing on 'X', he stated, 'The problem is how little respect the guardians of today's cricket have for the game's hallowed history. I have had the honour of watching a #PataudiTrophy Test with Sharmila Tagore — what disrespect this shows to her and her illustrious family!' Sharmila Tagore, Tiger Pataudi's wife, shared her feelings about the decision speaking to The Hindustan Times, she said, 'We haven't heard directly from the ECB, but they sent a letter to Saif (Ali Khan) regarding the retirement of the trophy.' She also reflected on the legacy aspect, stating, 'Whether the BCCI wants to preserve Tiger's legacy is for them to decide.' With the news confirmed, it appears Tendulkar had no issue accepting the honour of having a trophy named after him. The cricket boards have looked at recent examples for inspiration. The introduction of the Crowe-Thorpe Trophy for the England-New Zealand Test series in November 2024, as well as the long-established Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia, highlights this shift. The upcoming England series will be a stern test for India, which will be without the services of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, after both announced their retirements from Test cricket earlier in May. The tour is set to provide a major opportunity for a new generation of Indian players to impress selectors and cement their place in the team. The India squad for the England series, as announced in June 2025, features Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also Read: Where Sachin was once ball boy, Pataudi last took guard—Mumbai's Wankhede stadium hits 50
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
He Should Have Slapped Me...: Shashank Singh Breaks Silence On Shreyas Iyers Angry Reaction After Qualifier 2 Of IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh has opened up on Shreyas Iyer's angry reaction after his run-out in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Ahmedabad. PBKS skipper Iyer played a fantastic knock (87 not out off 41) as his team chased down the target of 204 in 19 overs against Mumbai Indians. However, Shreyas Iyer got extremely furious at Shashank Singh for his lazy running, which led to his run out at a crucial stage of the game. Recently, Shashank said that PBKS skipper should've slapped him. He also revealed that even his father didn't speak to him till the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which Punjab Kings lost by six runs. "I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn't speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn't expect this from you but later he took me out for dinner," Shashank told the Indian Express. Shashank has also hailed Iyer's captaincy, saying that there is no better skipper than Shreyas in current times in world cricket. "Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket. He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say, Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestion during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it's the right advice, he will take it. It's rare," he said. When it comes to his performance in the IPL 2025 final, the 33-year-old remained unbeaten on 61 off 30. However, it wasn't good enough as PBKS lost to RCB by six runs. During that innings, the right-hander missed a couple of easy full tosses, including one in the final over. "I had done my calculation of the last two overs, Bhuvi likes to bowl yorkers so I had planned to get at least 16-17 runs from him. My calculation was that in the last over our target should be 24 runs in 6 balls. I got only 13 from Bhuvi's over though, so the final over runs needed was 30," said Shashank. "Mentally, my mind was ready to get a first ball yorker from Hazelwood. So I had positioned myself but I never anticipated a full toss one, that too on my thigh pad. Now I feel, if I would have connected it, even if I got it on the handle of the bat, I would have got maximum, because the fine-leg was near. I was hoping for a wide from him but it never came. When I saw the scoreboard stating the last ball needed 12 runs, I knew it's all over. People appreciated my batting wherever I have gone but all are reminding me of that one full toss miss. Mujhe bahut bura laga. The ball was on my hip, square leg was up, I just had to get that bat in which I couldn't. From hotel to airport to ground to home, everyone had that one point 'bhaiyya woh ball mar dete bas'," he added.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
England A vs Indians: Yashasvi Jaiswal a worry with second successive failure in last tour game before Test
The summer of Yashasvi Jaiswal in England is getting colder with every outing. After an erratic 24 and an encouraging 64 in Canterbury, he was sputtery in both outings in Northampton. A nip-backer from Chris Woakes consumed him in the first hit; the away-swinger from the lively George Hill ended his pursuit of adapting to English conditions, which were classically overcast and blustery, on Sunday. Stress-free half-centuries by KL Rahul (51) and Abhimanyu Easwaran (80) salvaged India A, who ended the day on 163/4 after bowling out England Lions for 327, but Jaiswal's meagre returns would haunt India. The 12-ball stay was torturous, as Hill and Woakes repeatedly tested both his edges. Hill's straightener had almost nailed him in front, but for the umpire's reservation about the ball's height. Woakes had him stabbing at full-length away-nibblers, even though he had emphatically guided one through third man. But the disciplined lines the new-ball pair plugged, allied with delectable movement, were so probing that Jaiswal could not resist a hesitant poke at a ball that shaped away, not by a mind-boggling proportion, but suitably enough to kiss the edge. The left-hander, though, could be content that he was not as jumpy as he had been on the opening day of the game, when he couldn't gauge the paths of the ball at all. A couple of leaves on Sunday were precise, a defensive block was particularly solid, wherein he met the ball more side-on, rather than chest on, as he is sometimes prone to. The movement of the feet were more definite, expansive drives and on-side swipes were binned. He looked a much more resolute batsman than he was in Canterbury. In the first innings there, he perished swiping across. Such rough edges were trimmed, and he has woven more restraint and discretion into his game. But he has not yet emitted signs that he would be India's batting mainstay on the tour. For that, one needs the metrics that matter the most. Runs. Big runs. For Jaiswal, the highest run-getter of his country in the last World Test Championship cycle and the leading light in Australia, his lack of runs in the two practice games would not be worrisome enough to cost him a spot in the team. But it adds to the brittleness of an already wobbly batting firm, what with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli recently retired, Shubman Gill enduring a torrid tour to Australia, Rishabh Pant not yet at his destructive peak, and Karun Nair returning to the Test fold after eight years in the wilderness. An out-of-tune Jaiswal would be a body blow for India' ambitions to win a first series in England since 2007. Soothing, but, was the touch of Abhimanyu Easwaran. The Bengal opener timed the ball beatifically in his innings of 80, underlining his readiness to wear the elusive Test cap. His 88-run stand with Rahul, who composed a fine 51 after his hundred in the first innings, was bereft of any strain. However, the brightest spot of the day was left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed, whose four-wicket burst in the morning precipitated a spectacular collapse, the Lions slipping from 219 for three to 229 for seven. Khaleel's first wicket of the morning was a measured-to-perfection projectile. The ball bent inwardly a fraction in the air, aided by the overnight moisture, before it broke away from Jordan Cox from a short-of a good length. Misjudging the ball to snake back into his pads, thew batsman had committed his movements to block the in-swinger. The ball rerouted too late for Cox to prevent his bat's edgy intervention. Khaleel, harnessing the assistance in the air and coaxing seam movement from the surface with the old ball, drew numerous streaky strokes and hideous gropes outside the off-stump. He ended James Rew's resistance with a hard-length ball that reared up, a devilish yorker detonated the off-stump off Hill, and a full away-swinger foxed Woakes into outside-edging to the wicketkeeper. Brief scores: India A 348 & 163/4 (Easwaran 80, Rahul 51; Woakes 2/31) lead England Lions 327 (Gay 71; Khaleel 4/70) by 184 runs
