Australian cricket team captain, Pat Cummins , has emphasized the crucial role of all-rounders in the forthcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The five-match series is set to be a challenging one for Australia , who have been defeated twice on home soil by India in the past six years. Last season, Australia's pace bowlers were able to participate in all seven Test matches against Pakistan, West Indies and New Zealand.
However, this may not be feasible during the India series. All-rounders' contribution in keeping pacers fresh Cummins highlighted the importance of all-rounders in maintaining the freshness of regular pacers. He noted that Cameron Green 's inclusion following David Warner 's retirement from Test cricket, provided an extra bowling option for Australia.
However, Green's services were not extensively utilized as he bowled only 42 overs across four matches. Cummins anticipates a different scenario in the upcoming series against India, where they might rely more on Green and Mitchell Marsh. Cummins praises Green and Marsh's dual capabilities Cummins praised both Green and Marsh for their dual capabilities as batters and bowlers.
He stated that their inclusion in the top six was based on their batting skills alone, but having two players who can bowl as well is a luxury. This provides Australia with six bowling options, which Cummins believes is a significant advantage for the team. Cummins' fellow bowlers appreciate his leadership Cummins' fellow bow.