Test captain Pat Cummins’ most treasured second of his Edgbaston miracle got here with an emotional embrace together with his father within the moments after victory.
Cummins was the hero for Australia on day 5 in Birmingham, scoring an unbeaten 44 because the vacationers pulled off an unlikely chase of 281 to open the collection with a win.
The triumph comes after one of the tough durations of his life, following the loss of life to breast most cancers of his mom Maria in March.
Maria’s sickness had prompted Cummins to chop brief his half on this 12 months’s tour of India, flying residence to be at her bedside.
The Cummins household have lengthy been ardent supporters of their son’s cricket. They have been regulars at Test matches all through his profession.
“It was really special, Dad has been here all week and I just feel lucky to have him here,” Cummins stated.
“It’s been a tough few months. My brother has been here all week as well.
“Dad was right here in 2019 with Mum. Having him right here was simply actually particular.”
Cummins and his father Peter went to watch Bruce Springsteen on night one of the Birmingham Test, missing the start but enjoying the majority of the US superstar’s set list at nearby Villa Park.
“I missed the primary 20 minutes, however he placed on a present like he all the time does, The Boss,” Cummins said. “Great week.”
It was Cummins who took centre stage on Tuesday.
When he arrived at the crease Australia were in trouble, with 72 still required for victory and wickets quickly running out.
In another time, Australia may have opted to try and hold on for the draw with 25 overs left in the day.
But not Cummins, who took 14 off the next over from Joe Root to take any chance of playing for a stalemate out of the equation.
“Maybe if it bought a bit nearer and we have been 9 down, you would possibly take into consideration the draw,” Cummins stated.
“But no (we by no means considered it).”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
