Unlike other cricketers from the subcontinent, Pat Cummins isn’t the subject of daily poetic admiration. But this is not a matter of regret for the Australian fast bowler. Cummins, the embodiment of Australian cricketing tradition, believes in his professionalism, not in the fanfare of constant publicity.
A Test of Professionalism Against India
His professionalism is evident in his approach to countering Indian aggression. In Sydney, when Rishabh Pant’s bat grows in stature, Cummins stands ready to stop him. In Ahmedabad, his aim is clear—take the wicket of Virat Kohli. During the World Cup final, Cummins plays a pivotal role in breaking India’s backbone, silencing a nation.
Playing against India brings with it the inevitable exchange of words. Mohammed Siraj will throw his fiery deliveries, Jasprit Bumrah will charge, and Virat Kohli may even push the young Sam Constas. However, the response to all of this is not words, but performance. This is the Australian mentality—while sledging can be raised to an art form, success remains the ultimate weapon. And at the forefront of that success is Pat Cummins, a leader who has achieved almost everything possible for an Australian captain.
The heated moment between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/ZLwGexiYZl
— Nirmal Roy (@nroy11) January 7, 2025
What has Cummins not achieved? He has won the ICC World Test Championship and is preparing for another final. He has lifted the One-Day World Cup trophy on Indian soil, leaving the hosts in tears. He has conquered the Ashes, sweeping aside the English Lions. After ten years, he brought the Border-Gavaskar Trophy back to Australia.
– 𝐖𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐓𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.
– 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.
– 𝐖𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐃𝐈 𝐖𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.
– 𝐖𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐆𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒/𝟐𝟓.𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐍, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐘𝐓𝐇, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 – 𝐏𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐒..!!🌟🇦🇺#AUSvIND #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/zo3yKL9xzH
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) January 5, 2025
The T20 World Cup: The Last Remaining Trophy?
The only remaining challenge is the T20 World Cup. In 2026, the battle for supremacy in 20-over cricket will unfold in India. Will Pat Cummins once again bring tears to the Indian cricketing hearts? Will the Australian flag rise high again? While there may be no poetry written about him, Cummins and his team will relentlessly fight together once more.