Ashes 2021 – Pat Cummins Australia Captain: Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has “no doubt” over new Test captain Pat Cummins’ ability as he feels the fast bowler is suited for the leadership role. Ponting is also very convinced about Steve Smith’s appointment as Cummins deputy & feels both can take Australian cricket forward. Follow all LIVE Updates on The Ashes on InsideSport.IN
Australia’s New Test Captain: Pat Cummins named the new captain of Australia, Steve Smith…
Cummins was on Friday named Australian men’s Test cricket team captain following the announcement of Tim Paine taking an indefinite break from all cricket. Alongside Cummins, batter and former skipper, Steve Smith was named vice-captain of the team.
Ponting said Smith as vice-captain will be an invaluable help for Cummins when he takes the field in the upcoming Ashes.
“He’s come a long way since I presented him his baggy green in South Africa! Got no doubt @patcummins30 is ready to be Test captain and is suited to the job. Having Smith alongside him as vice captain will be an invaluable help,” Ponting tweeted.
He’s come a long way since I presented him his baggy green in South Africa! Got no doubt @patcummins30 is ready to be Test captain and is suited to the job. Having Smith alongside him as vice captain will be an invaluable help. https://t.co/rsBWr9LZWt
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) November 26, 2021
Ashes 2021: Even Cummins on Friday said Smith is central to how he wants Australia to function under their leadership going forward.
Smith, who made his Test debut in 2010, has been an integral part of the senior playing group in with his growth as a leader and person on and off the field.
Pat Cummins: First Fast Bowler appointed as Australia’s captain in last 64 Years
Meanwhile, Cummins will become the first Australian fast bowler since Ray Lindwall in 1957 to captain his side in Test cricket. Lindwall, who was part of Sir Donald Bradman’s Invincibles squad, had captained just for a solitary test. Famed leg spinner Richie Benaud was the last bowler to lead the Aussies, and he did so in fine style in 28 Tests, boasting 12 wins, 11 draws, 1 tie, 4 losses.
