Australian captain Pat Cummins stated even David Warner was shocked when he was awarded participant of the collection honours in opposition to South Africa.
The veteran batter was given the nod over teammates Steve Smith, Travis Head and Cummins himself in a name which shocked many following the 2-0 collection victory.
Warner was super together with his double century on the MCG instantly coming into cricket folklore, as he collapsed within the gruelling warmth mid-celebration and needed to retire damage, earlier than later coming again into the match and instantly shedding his wicket.
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Given the collection was nonetheless reside at that stage Warner’s win was comprehensible although Head, who went at an excellent strike charge of 100.94 together with an important 92 in Brisbane, and Smith, who contributed in all three Tests, have been robust contenders.
In distinction to their consistency Warner was out for 0, 3 and 10 in his three different innings throughout the collection.
Cummins was the decide of the Aussie bowlers, most notably within the second innings on the Gabba and late on day 4 on the SCG, whereas main the crew to an unbeaten summer season.
PLAYER OF THE SERIES CANDIDATES
David Warner – 213 runs at 53.25, HS 200
Steve Smith – 231 runs at 57.75, HS 104
Travis Head – 213 runs at 53.25, HS 92
Pat Cummins – 12 wickets at 16.91, BBI 5-42
Fox Cricket’s collection scores had Head and Cummins tied for best-performing on eight out of 10, with Smith and Warner degree on 7.5.
When requested in regards to the determination following the drawn Sydney Test, his skipper Cummins first laughed.
“He (Warner) said it himself – ‘oh, that’s surprising’,” Cummins stated.
“I heard someone say it was (very close) between a few different players and Davey got it in the end.”
But Cummins wasn’t too fussed both manner, downplaying the significance of the honour.
“Whenever someone plays it’s not the first thing they put on their mantle, player of the series, so it is what it is,” he stated.
Originally revealed as ‘That’s stunning’: Cummins says even Warner didn’t anticipate participant of the collection
