Australian skipper Pat Cummins has admitted he had flashbacks to the 2019 Leeds Test while batting in the last session during the recently concluded first session of the 2023 Ashes at Edgbaston in Birmingham. He said that most of his players were part of the Headingley test last time and they are quite satisfied with the victory they got.
The first Test of the Ashes 2023 was a cliffhanger with both teams going head to head. In the game that went to the end, Australia emerged victorious by winning the game by just 2 wickets and winning 1-0 in the series.
Pat Cummins with the bat was the head wrecker for his team as he batted exceptionally well and scored an unbeaten 44 runs to bring his team home along with Nathan Lyon who scored an unbeaten 16 runs brought his team home just as it looked like they would. falter.
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After the win Australia captain Pat Cummins was asked about getting the Headingley Test flashbacks. He admitted that he thought of it, but this time they are satisfied to end up on the right side this time. Speaking to reporters, he said:
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“Yes, I would be lying if I said no (think Headingley). We’ve been on the other side for the last series…it’s one of those when you’re on the other side, it really hurts (and) feels like one that got away.
“A lot of those guys were there at Headingley. So to feel like we achieved one that was out of reach for a while is pretty satisfying.”
Speaking of the 2019 Headingley Test, England clinched the game against Australia by just one wicket. Ben Stokes scored a magnificent 135 unbeaten runs to bring his team home. The game had its moments with Nathan Lyon losing the race and the lbw decision against Australia. But finally, England achieved a victory.
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Ashes 2023: “It’s something we all practice” – Pat Cummins On Australia’s lower-order batting
Whilst chasing the target of 273 runs Australia found themselves in deep trouble as they were left reeling at 227/3. It seemed that England would win. But Pat Cummins along with Lyon took over and won the game.
Speaking about lower order batting, Pat Cummins said that his bowlers also practice batting and try very hard. He explained:
“It is something that we all practice. Nath (Lyon) also spends a lot of time with him when he is back home; He spends a lot of time hitting him, even adjusting from the first innings, when we got a couple of hits and everyone came out with a clear plan.” He concluded.
The second Test of Ashes 2023 is scheduled to take place at Lord’s in London. The game is scheduled for June 28.
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