England had seemed lifeless and buried at 45-Four of their chase for 371 runs to degree the collection however Ben Stokes‘ majestic knock of 155 and Ben Duckett’s 83 lifted them to 301-6.
Australia began to look ragged within the area earlier than dismissing Stokes and knocking over the tail cheaply to maneuver 2-Zero up within the collection and firmly on the right track to retain the Ashes.
“One other great recreation, proper right down to the wire,” Cummins stated. “Stokesy gave us a couple of heart-stopping moments and the gang appeared to take pleasure in it.”
Cummins performed within the 2019 Ashes take a look at at Headingley when Stokes made 135 not out to encourage England to a rare one-wicket victory.
“In fact, he performed one other nice innings and I am glad we acquired him out once we did,” Cummins stated.
“Having a world-class participant like Ben on the highest of his recreation, you begin considering ‘that boundary seems to be quick’ – I used to be glad to have 200 on the board.”
Australia have been hampered by the absence of their major spinner Nathan Lyon who was unable to bowl after struggling a calf pressure.
Stokes struck 9 sixes and 9 fours on a withering assault however Cummins stated Australia had not panicked.
“Simply making an attempt to remain affected person, have the fields out,” he stated. “He did properly to maintain getting himself on strike however we have been pleased with them going at two an over.”
Cummins performed down the furore surrounding the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow, stumped by wicketkeeper Alex Carey after leaving his crease on the finish of an over.
Disgruntled MCC members verbally abused Australia gamers as they walked via the pavilion on the lunch interval.
“Feelings have been operating excessive and phrases have been sadly exchanged by a small variety of members,” the MCC stated in a press release.
Cummins stated he had accepted the apology.
“They have been fairly aggressive and abusive in the direction of a few of our gamers, which I do know the MCC weren’t too pleased with,” Cummins stated. “The MCC got here and apologised for the behaviour of a number of the members.”
Australia solely have to keep away from defeat in one of many three remaining exams to retain the Ashes.
“We could not be in a greater place,” Cummins stated.
