Australia defeated India by six wickets within the fifth Check in Sydney on Sunday, securing their spot within the World Check Championship remaining in opposition to South Africa. This victory additionally marked Australia’s first collection win in opposition to India in a decade. The WTC remaining might be held at Lord’s in June.
The World Check Championship title protection is a significant objective for Australia, captain Pat Cummins mentioned. Profitable the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a big achievement, however qualifying for the championship remaining provides one other layer of satisfaction.
“To carry the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a tremendous feeling, and the additional layer is now securing a spot once more within the World Check Championship remaining, which was at all times an enormous objective for us on this cycle,” Cummins mentioned.
The World Check Championship requires constant efficiency throughout totally different situations and in opposition to numerous opponents.
“I feel it is a terrific event in that you have to play nicely constantly and throughout all totally different situations in opposition to totally different groups. We won’t wait to recover from there,” he added.
South Africa certified for the ultimate after defeating Pakistan final month. Australia will play two Assessments in Sri Lanka earlier than the ultimate. Cummins could miss the Sri Lanka collection because of the impending start of his second baby. Steve Smith is anticipated to captain the workforce in his absence. Cummins affirmed his dedication to the captaincy.
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“Initially, I completely love what I do. That is the largest driver in eager to play Check cricket and work with this workforce and assist workers. I completely love all the things about it, it is that a lot enjoyable. If I can preserve doing it for some time, even higher,” Cummins mentioned.
837,879 spectators attended the Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection, together with a file 373,691 on the Melbourne Boxing Day Check.
