Cummins’ job as Australia captain is over: Sivaramakrishnan | Cricket News – Times of India

Chennai: It hasn’t been a perfect preparation for Australia before Ashes Starting from 8th December. whereas Tim Paine The pacer was forced to resign as Test captain under controversial circumstances before going on an indefinite break. Pat Cummins The command of the team was handed over.
But the former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan feels that Cummins will finish his task. “You want bowlers as captain. They are a rare breed. Not many bowlers get the respect of captaining their country. But Cummins has to do a lot of homework. He’s got a really good deputy. Steve Smith Though he has had some controversy over what happened in South Africa, Smith will definitely help him,” Sivaramakrishnan said in a virtual conversation organized by Sony Sports Network.
“Being a bowler, it will not be easy for Cummins as he has to manage not only himself but other bowlers as well. He has a lot of work to do. Normally, if the batsman captains, it is It’s very easy. For the bowlers. This particular Australian team, led by Cummins, how they’re going to prove themselves and if they get the Ashes, it’s a big, big mystery, and we’ll have to wait and see. Will happen.”
Siva, who has played nine Tests and 16 ODIs for India, will be part of the Tamil commentary panel for the Ashes tour to be held on Sony Ten 4 from December 8 to January 18, 2022.
Elaborating on how Cummins can manage the workload, Shiva said: “It’s going to be summer in Australia so we can see him bowling short but effective spells, that’s the most important thing. Will also have to keep an eye on his record against the players. He has to identify the batsmen and possibly try to get himself into the attack when they are at the crease. He has to plan very well so be able to manage his workload A lot of homework needs to be done to be a successful captain.”
Watch the first Test of The Ashes Tour 2021 live on Sony SIX (English), Sony Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu) channels from 5:30 AM to 8-12 December 2021.

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