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The Age
6 days ago
- General
- The Age
‘Put back in their place': Cummins and Australia brace themselves for Lord's return
Cummins, who did not play in the white-ball match, believes there won't be a repeat from MCC members. 'I'm sure it won't be [like it was in 2023]. I think they all got put back in their place pretty quickly after that day,' Cummins said in an interview with Grade Cricketer duo Ian Higgins and Sam Perry for Amazon Prime. 'I imagine they're going to be very respectful and welcoming like they have been for most times we have visited, aside from a couple of years ago.' Cummins later revealed he had told Carey to attempt the stumping, having seen Bairstow repeatedly wander out of his crease before the ball was dead. Khawaja, who will open the batting at Lord's, said of the 2023 exchange: 'One of them [the members] ... [was] spraying me. I was like, 'Nup, you can't be saying that stuff'. He said, 'Oh, I can say whatever I effing want', like a sense of entitlement almost.' Carey, speaking recently on the Willow Talk Podcast, added: 'I'm expecting a nice welcome to Lord's like we usually get. The members are the most polite in world cricket … they'll no doubt clap a lot of us off the field if we score runs.' Australia are chasing their second consecutive World Test Championship title, having beaten India at the Oval two years ago. 'After winning 2023, there was a lot of talk about trying to retain it,' Cummins said on Amazon Prime. Loading 'It'd be pretty cool to win another ICC trophy playing at Lord's. You have to be quite a complete team over that couple of years. 'They always seem to compete in any tournament and have a lot of experience. South Africa always have really good fast bowlers … and there's always a little bit of mystique just because you don't play them as often as say India.' Cummins confirmed Steve Smith would bat at No.4 but wouldn't be drawn on the make-up of Australia's XI.
Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Put back in their place': Cummins and Australia brace themselves for Lord's return
Cummins, who did not play in the white-ball match, believes there won't be a repeat from MCC members. 'I'm sure it won't be [like it was in 2023]. I think they all got put back in their place pretty quickly after that day,' Cummins said in an interview with Grade Cricketer duo Ian Higgins and Sam Perry for Amazon Prime. Jonny Bairstow of England is stumped by Alex Carey. Credit: Getty Images 'I imagine they're going to be very respectful and welcoming like they have been for most times we have visited, aside from a couple of years ago.' Cummins later revealed he had told Carey to attempt the stumping, having seen Bairstow repeatedly wander out of his crease before the ball was dead. Khawaja, who will open the batting at Lord's, said of the 2023 exchange: 'One of them [the members] ... [was] spraying me. I was like, 'Nup, you can't be saying that stuff'. He said, 'Oh, I can say whatever I effing want', like a sense of entitlement almost.' Carey, speaking recently on the Willow Talk Podcast, added: 'I'm expecting a nice welcome to Lord's like we usually get. The members are the most polite in world cricket … they'll no doubt clap a lot of us off the field if we score runs.' Australian opener Usman Khawaja walks past MCC members inside Lord's famous Long Room after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal. Credit: Nine Australia are chasing their second consecutive World Test Championship title, having beaten India at the Oval two years ago. 'After winning 2023, there was a lot of talk about trying to retain it,' Cummins said on Amazon Prime.
