Australia quick bowler Pat Cummins believes that climate situations in England subsequent month will favour New Zealand in the World Test Championship (WTC) last in opposition to India in Southampton.
“It is going to be a good match. I think there has been a lot of rain in England from what I have seen in the news. I think, in terms of conditions, it is going to be close to New Zealand conditions,” mentioned Cummins in a question-and-answer session with followers on Youtube.
He, nonetheless, refused to foretell the winner, saying the June 18-22 match is a one-off Test and is tough to foretell.
“We have seen both teams not having played Test matches for a couple of months. So, it is a one-off. Anything can happen. I will sit on the fence,” he mentioned earlier than insisting that climate situations ought to favour the Kiwis.
“But if I say anything, the conditions should probably suit New Zealand more than India,” he added.
Cummins is the main wicket-taker in the World Test Championship, having picked 70 scalps in 14 Test matches. He could possibly be overtaken by India off-spinner R Ashwin in the WTC last, who’s three in need of him with 67 scalps in 13 Tests.
The 28-year-old tempo bowler mentioned he beloved the idea of the World Test Championship however felt pissed off on the occasion getting shortened on account of Covid-19.
“It is annoying (that) Covid-19 made it a bit more difficult but it is great. I really enjoyed the whole aspect of it. Each series stands for something more than just the series itself. I really liked the (WTC) format. Unfortunately, we missed the series. So, we didn’t have the six series leading to the final but I do enjoy the concept,” added Cummins who praised India for successful the fourth and last Test in opposition to Australia on the Gabba.
“Our record is very good at Gabba. I thought we had cracks in it and that it is going to be perfect for Day 5. Everything went to plan and then obviously India played beautifully and felt confident after SCG where they had hung in. We needed 7-8 wickets. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, wish we took (a) few more wickets,” he added.
