The burly Australian hits 35-ball 50 and stitched 87-run stand with new skipper Eoin Morgan after KKR top-order collapsed against Mumbai Indians.

The Australian pacer says KKR need to make amends as they take on defending champions Mumbai Indians in the return leg.

Pat Cummins conceded 49 runs off three overs in KKR's opening game of the season against MI, but Dinesh Karthik has said that it's very unfair to judge him after one game.

Cummins, in all, conceded 49 runs in three overs. His economy rate of 16.33 in the game is the joint-second worst by any KKR bowler who has delivered at least three overs in a game. 

Cummins, who is serving room-quarantine following his return from the limited-overs series in England, said he always admired the former New Zealand captain's aggressive approach.

From 149 for eight, England went on to make 231 for nine on a surface where runs were hard to come by. Australia then made a good start before a dramatic collapse saw them slip from 144 for two in the run chase to be 207 all-out.

Two-time winners KKR comprise a heavy pace artillery this time. Most of the bowlers can clock 140-150kph consistently, with the star Australian recruit leading the attack.

KKR will take on defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 23. The 13th edition of the cash-rich league is taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as it had to be moved out of India due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Nagarkoti, an India under-19 World Cup star, had been riddled with injuries and could not make debut for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after being picked in the 2018 IPL auction.

Alex Carey shared the vice-captaincy of Australia with Pat Cummins in limited-overs, but the bowler was recently named the sole player in the role.

The Test series will begin with the opener at Gabba on December 3, followed by a pink-ball affair at the Adelaide Oval. The Boxing Day Test and the New Year's tie will be played at the MCG and Sydney respectively. 

Pat Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 15.5 crore (AUD 3.17 million), making him the highest-paid foreign player in the history of the league.

The West Indian, who won the 1975 and 1979 World Cup, is regarded as the most destructive batsman of his era scoring 8540 runs in 121 Tests and 6721 in 187 ODIs before retiring in 1991.

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the global health crisis, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

Pujara's exploits with the bat in India's series win in 2018-19 is still fresh in Cummins' mind and he would like to avoid a repeat of the same in the upcoming tour.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has said that he is in constant touch with his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, who are 'confident' that the tournament can be played this year.

Australian pacer Pat Cummins has said that any artificial substance like 'wax' could be considered as an alternative for saliva once cricket resumes post-coronavirus.

Earlier this month, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)’s protocols for the return to spot post coronavirus pandemic included ruling out the practice of using spit in a bid to reduce transmission. 

Pat Cummins has said that he is excited for a reunion with Kolkata Knight Riders.

The number one ICC Test bowler, who was part of their IPL-2014 winning team, was slated to don KKR jersey again in the IPL this year but the tournament originally scheduled from March 29 has been postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.