Pat Cummins’ career-defining 2023 saw him win the World Test Championship, the ODI World Cup, and the Ashes in England while captain. The star pacer then began 2024 with an incredible five-for in the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney. After recording three straight five-fors in the ongoing series against Pakistan, the 30-year-old received praise from veteran cricketer Michael Vaughan, who predicted that he would surpass Sir Don Bradman as the best Australian player ever.
In the longer version of the game, Vaughan said, the pacemaker is incredibly reliable and always performs to the expected level. Additionally, he was grateful for Cummins’ leadership, which led to Australia’s remarkable achievements in all three formats. The 49-year-old made it clear that, although he may not outlive the renowned Bradman, he will come close to him given that he still has five to seven years left in him.
“I believe Pat Cummins, but I saw a little of DK Lillee (Dennis Lillie).
After Sir Don, Pat Cummins will be remembered as Australia’s greatest cricketer, but I don’t think he will ever be able to top him. He really is that good, in my opinion. He bowled. His numbers, his captaincy. Vaughan stated on Fox Cricket that he still has five to seven years remaining to play.
“I genuinely believe he is so excellent that in a few years we will be discussing him as the greatest Australian cricketer, only surpassed by Sir Don Bradman,” he said in closing.
Australia, under Pat Cummins’ leadership, has a 2-0 advantage in the three-match series and will attempt to sweep the remaining Test match. The hosts are behind by 197 runs after bad light and rain interrupted play in the middle of Day 2. Agha Salman claimed the other wicket for the Shan Masood-led team, but Aamer Jamal was once again their man with the ball. In the next three days, the visitors must improve if they want to get back into the game.
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