As most must have predicted, KKR, who become the last team to kick off their IPL 2020 campaign, picked Eoin Morgan, Pat Cummins, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine as their four overseas players.
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.
Pat Cummins has cited the example of MS Dhoni's impact in the middle-order, saying that the side is aiming for a similar impact from players like Alex Carey and Marcus Stoinis.
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.
The talking point right now for any bowler is whether saliva should be allowed to shine the ball in the post-coronavirus era and Cummins feels shining the ball is a must for a fast bowler.
Australia's premier fast bowler Pat Cummins has said that Cheteshwar Pujara was 'a real pain in the back', naming him the toughest batsman to bowl to.
Former Australian bowler Glenn McGrath has named Pat Cummins as the most complete of the current crop of bowlers.
Pat Cummins explained that the Aussie team were trying to play less aggressive cricket after the ball-tampering scandal.
With there being an increase in number of COVID-19 patients with each passing day, the chances of IPL taking place in the near future are grim.
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