The Ashes still reigns supreme: Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins, the Australian skipper, is currently out of the team due to injury, which has also sidelined him from the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. His non-appearance comes after leading Australia to a historic 3-1 series win over India in the Border Gavaskar Trophy recently, putting a full stop to a decade-long domination of India.
The India-Australia rivalry has always been a topic of town for the fans with many Indian audiences comparing it to the evergreen Ashes series. Some of them have even come up with a statement that the BGT battles are more fierce than the Ashes encounters.
Talking to SEN radio, Cummins shared his viewpoint on the BGT victory and its importance.
“It was a wonderful summer that I won’t forget for a while. In terms of competitiveness, India had won the last couple of series here, whereas with England, we have been pretty dominant at home,” he said.
The Aussie skipper accepted the high anticipation of the clash, adding, “This summer did feel like it was the No.1 and No.2 ranked Test sides battling each other. From that point of view, it did feel bigger than normal.”
However, he highlighted that the Ashes still holds a distinct level of pressure, especially for Australian players.
“If you lose an Ashes at home, it feels like the world is coming to an end. In that sense, it’s still bigger,” Cummins mentioned.
Despite him not playing, Australia started their Champions Trophy campaign firmly, clinching a win over England. Their bowlers set the tone early, dismantling England’s top order with disciplined line and length. The Australian batting lineup then chased down the target with ease, showcasing their depth and resilience.
