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Report from PACE weapon Pat Cummins has unveiled Australia’s plans to unleash a bouncer barrage on World Cup rivals in the knockout matches thats some cracking news to hear.
Australia kick off their road to the final with a quarter final at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, and from two visits there this summer, Cummins believes it’s the ideal venue for he Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson to launch their assault.
“It’s been close to the quickest wicket I’ve played on this year,” said Cummins.
“With a few of us guys trying to bowl quicker, I think it’s going to favour us.
“I think for us having all our games in Australia, the bouncer is really important.
“You can bowl two of them an over and if you execute it well it can be a dot ball, which especially towards the end of an innings can be gold.
“It’s definitely something we’re going to continue using.”
Mitch Starc sends down a thunderbolt.
Mitch Starc sends down a thunderbolt.Source: AFP
Cummins’ was carted for nine fours by minnows Scotland in Hobart, to follow on from his last outing in Auckland against New Zealand, where he was also expensive.
But any alarm on the part of selectors was tempered by the exciting right-armer firing back with three quick wickets.
Cummins’ first World Cup — the biggest moment of his still fledgling career — has been a roller coaster to say the least.
For the opener against England he was benched, with Hazlewood the favoured third seamer.
By the next game he was elevated to the first-string attack, only to break down with a side strain, and raise concerns over whether he would feature again in the tournament.
Now Cummins is back and the position is his to lose.
Mitchell Johnson
Johnson celebrates taking a wicket against Sri Lanka.Source: AP
Hazlewood has had a fine summer, but selectors feel Cummins’ speed and variety gives them better strike-power in the middle and latter overs.
Australia can’t be criticised for their attacking mindset and Cummins is determined to deliver.
“In one-dayers, batsman try and accumulate plenty of singles through the middle overs and I think with fast bowlers, you can try and rough them up or have a bit more flexibility — trying to be aggressive through those overs.
“Hopefully it’s one thing that sets us apart and hopefully it’s a positive.
“It’s getting towards the business end and I just can’t wait to get into the pressure games.”
Cummins was disappointed with elements of his performance against Scotland, but is confident the ball is coming out at full tilt after his injury stint.
Captain Michael Clarke is backing the youngster by throwing him the new ball to break up the left-arm combination of Starc and Johnson.
Warner and Finch
Starc, Cummins and Johnson are ready to unleash hell on the opposition.Source: News Corp Australia
Many in cricket are wondering whether selectors will back Cummins in Test cricket this year in the West Indies and on the Ashes.
Powerbrokers are treading carefully, keen not to over-expose Cummins too early after his years of injury struggle.
The fact is Cummins won’t get a chance to play any red ball cricket until the tours commence in June, so his best chance of an audition is at the World Cup and the IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
“I hope (I’m a chance for Tests) … there’s a couple of winter tours I’d love to be a part of, but I’ll just have to wait and see,” he said.
“My body feels great, I have been bowling for 12-15 months and in terms of (my body), I’m certainly available.”
Australia kick off their road to the final with a quarter final at Adelaide Oval on Friday night, and from two visits there this summer, Cummins believes it’s the ideal venue for he Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Johnson to launch their assault.
“It’s been close to the quickest wicket I’ve played on this year,” said Cummins.
“With a few of us guys trying to bowl quicker, I think it’s going to favour us.
“I think for us having all our games in Australia, the bouncer is really important.
“You can bowl two of them an over and if you execute it well it can be a dot ball, which especially towards the end of an innings can be gold.
“It’s definitely something we’re going to continue using.”
Mitch Starc sends down a thunderbolt.
Mitch Starc sends down a thunderbolt.Source: AFP
Cummins’ was carted for nine fours by minnows Scotland in Hobart, to follow on from his last outing in Auckland against New Zealand, where he was also expensive.
But any alarm on the part of selectors was tempered by the exciting right-armer firing back with three quick wickets.
Cummins’ first World Cup — the biggest moment of his still fledgling career — has been a roller coaster to say the least.
For the opener against England he was benched, with Hazlewood the favoured third seamer.
By the next game he was elevated to the first-string attack, only to break down with a side strain, and raise concerns over whether he would feature again in the tournament.
Now Cummins is back and the position is his to lose.
Mitchell Johnson
Johnson celebrates taking a wicket against Sri Lanka.Source: AP
Hazlewood has had a fine summer, but selectors feel Cummins’ speed and variety gives them better strike-power in the middle and latter overs.
Australia can’t be criticised for their attacking mindset and Cummins is determined to deliver.
“In one-dayers, batsman try and accumulate plenty of singles through the middle overs and I think with fast bowlers, you can try and rough them up or have a bit more flexibility — trying to be aggressive through those overs.
“Hopefully it’s one thing that sets us apart and hopefully it’s a positive.
“It’s getting towards the business end and I just can’t wait to get into the pressure games.”
Cummins was disappointed with elements of his performance against Scotland, but is confident the ball is coming out at full tilt after his injury stint.
Captain Michael Clarke is backing the youngster by throwing him the new ball to break up the left-arm combination of Starc and Johnson.
Warner and Finch
Starc, Cummins and Johnson are ready to unleash hell on the opposition.Source: News Corp Australia
Many in cricket are wondering whether selectors will back Cummins in Test cricket this year in the West Indies and on the Ashes.
Powerbrokers are treading carefully, keen not to over-expose Cummins too early after his years of injury struggle.
The fact is Cummins won’t get a chance to play any red ball cricket until the tours commence in June, so his best chance of an audition is at the World Cup and the IPL for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
“I hope (I’m a chance for Tests) … there’s a couple of winter tours I’d love to be a part of, but I’ll just have to wait and see,” he said.
“My body feels great, I have been bowling for 12-15 months and in terms of (my body), I’m certainly available.”
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