Bangladesh stunned the world and Australia earlier last month. A 9-wicket win. Etching their name in the history books. A lot had been said after that. Now, Pat Cummins has shed more light.
What Did Pat Cummins Say About Australia’s Bangladesh Loss?
Cummins, appearing on “Keepin’ It Cricket”, firmly shut down one major narrative. It wasn’t about a lack of prep. The team treated those nets with the exact same gravity they’d reserve for an Ashes showdown.
“I mean, you can manufacture your own (alternative). I mean, first-class game, I suppose,” Cummins said. “But you know we had really good training, up in Brisbane.
“Again, guys flew up every week, for seven or eight weeks, including all the coaches, whether that was an Ashes test or a Bangladesh series.”
“I think we would have prepped exactly the same. So, of course, like, you look at it after the series. But I actually thought we’re in a really good spot,” Cummins added.
The camp ticked every single box. So, what exactly happened in Darwin? Cummins pointed to a much harsher reality. Australia was outplayed when it mattered.
“Everyone fit, firing, like I just don’t think we played very well. So, I don’t think it was a lack of prep. I just don’t think we’re at our best, and Bangladesh, you know, played brilliantly and didn’t really let us in,” Cummins admitted.
Bangladesh executed their plans, Hasan Mahmud scrapped pricey wickets and Tanzid Hasan hit a memorable century. Handing Australia a reality check. Before the hosts bounced back to draw the series 1-1.
Australia now prepares for a tougher test. Tour of South Africa. The fans will pray they don’t repeat the same mistakes they made in Darwin.
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