Australia captain Pat Cummins looked very happy after his team won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) after 10 years. This victory has special significance for him and the team, because India had this trophy for a long time. India had managed to win this prestigious trophy four times in a row, but now Australia broke this sequence and created history by winning the Sydney Test.
“Winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is unrealistic”: Pat Cummins
After registering victory in the decisive Test match played in Sydney, Pat Cummins shared his feelings in the post-match presentation. He said:
“Winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is unrealistic. Many players of the team did not have this trophy before. We performed well on every front. Be clear with your plans and try to be proactive. Ultimately, it proved beneficial for us.”
Cummins expressed his pride in the team, saying:
“We weren’t at our best in Perth, but we played together. I really enjoyed playing with this special group. It is a privilege for me to be a part of such a team.”
Contribution of three debut players
Cummins also praised the contribution of the three players who debuted in the series. He said:
“The debutants performed brilliantly at different times and gave strength to the team. To defeat a strong team like India, you should have a team like this. There were some curious moments when our key players took over the team.”
importance of test cricket
Cummins stressed the importance of Test cricket, saying:
“Our players gave their best performance. It shows why Test cricket is so special and why we love playing it so much. It was a great start to the season playing in pink and celebrating an amazing cause.”
10 year wait is over for Australia
- Australia last won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2014.
- In the last two series, they had to face defeat against India at home.
- With this win, the team not only regained its old glory but also implemented its strategies better against the Indian team.
Captain Cummins and team’s happiness
This victory was very special not only for the players but also for captain Cummins. He said:
“Proud of what we have achieved. Our team performed brilliantly to defeat a strong team like India. This win shows that when the team plays together, nothing is impossible.”