Pat Cummins the Australian captain, will take an 8 week long break to recharge as he prepares for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India this year. Fresh off his debut stint in Major League Cricket in the United States, Cummins has opted for rest, stepping away from next month’s white-ball tour of the United Kingdom.
This decision is part of a strategic effort to manage his workload and ensure he is physically and mentally prepared for the demanding series ahead. Cummins believes his absence from the UK tour will enable him to address any physical strains and return to peak condition.
Cummins is aiming to lead Australia effectively in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series will be particularly critical for the Aussies, as they have faced successive series defeats to India at home.
“I’ve basically been bowling non-stop since the World Test Championship final, nearly 18 months ago. This gives me a good seven or eight weeks completely off bowling so the body can recover, then you start building up again for the summer.” Cummins said in an interview with Fox Sports.
He believes rest can enable him to bowl for a little bit longer and makes less susceptible to injuries. He also appreciated his team and said that they have achieved many great things in recent years.
“That’s what lies ahead of us this summer. They’re (India) a really good side. We play them quite a lot, we know them really well, but we feel like we’re really well placed also,” he added.
