New Delhi: Australian seamer Pat Cummins, who made his Test debut on November 17, 2011, has been called up as replacement of injured paceman Mitchell Starc for the ongoing India vs Australia tour.
Starc, has reportedly been sent back to Australia after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot.
Cummins, who was named Man of the Match in his debut match 6 years ago, will make only his second appearance for the Aussies if given a chance in the final XI.
The 23-year-old has had an injury plauged career, suffering stress fractures in his back, right after claiming match figures of 7-117 before suffering the first of countless injury setbacks.
“It’s unfortunate to lose Mitch out of the squad in India,” selection panel chair Trevor Hohns said.
“In selecting Pat, we were looking for a strike bowling replacement option.
“Pat has impressed in his return to cricket this summer with consistent performances in his ODI, Twenty20 International and Big Bash matches.
The 6 ft. 4 inch. tall, Cummins, scalped 8 wickets on his return for Sheffield Shield against New South Wales.
“He has also had a very good Sheffield Shield return for New South Wales, after six years off, where he made a notable Shield best 4-57 in the first innings, before bettering those figures in the second innings with 4-47 in his man-of-the-match performance.”
Cummins will have competition from reserve bowler, Jackson Bird, has was selected in the Australian squad ahead of the tour but the former is widely being considered as favorite to be given the responsibility with the new ball along with Josh Hazlewood.
Cummins represented the Kangaroos in 28 one-day internationals and 18 T20Is since earning his first Australia cap at 18, but is yet to represent his nation in India.
He was also signed by Delhi Daredevils for Rs. 4.5 crore in the IPL 10 auction, held in February.
The remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Ranchi and Dharamsala, respectively.
New Delhi: Australian seamer Pat Cummins, who made his Test debut on November 17, 2011, has been called up as replacement of injured paceman Mitchell Starc for the ongoing India vs Australia tour.
Starc, has reportedly been sent back to Australia after suffering a stress fracture in his right foot.
Cummins, who was named Man of the Match in his debut match 6 years ago, will make only his second appearance for the Aussies if given a chance in the final XI.
The 23-year-old has had an injury plauged career, suffering stress fractures in his back, right after claiming match figures of 7-117 before suffering the first of countless injury setbacks.
“It’s unfortunate to lose Mitch out of the squad in India,” selection panel chair Trevor Hohns said.
“In selecting Pat, we were looking for a strike bowling replacement option.
“Pat has impressed in his return to cricket this summer with consistent performances in his ODI, Twenty20 International and Big Bash matches.
The 6 ft. 4 inch. tall, Cummins, scalped 8 wickets on his return for Sheffield Shield against New South Wales.
“He has also had a very good Sheffield Shield return for New South Wales, after six years off, where he made a notable Shield best 4-57 in the first innings, before bettering those figures in the second innings with 4-47 in his man-of-the-match performance.”
Cummins will have competition from reserve bowler, Jackson Bird, has was selected in the Australian squad ahead of the tour but the former is widely being considered as favorite to be given the responsibility with the new ball along with Josh Hazlewood.
Cummins represented the Kangaroos in 28 one-day internationals and 18 T20Is since earning his first Australia cap at 18, but is yet to represent his nation in India.
He was also signed by Delhi Daredevils for Rs. 4.5 crore in the IPL 10 auction, held in February.
The remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played in Ranchi and Dharamsala, respectively.
