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Pat,the Magician


It was on 29th December when the outcome of the boxing day test match between India and Australia was predicted , with 399 to chase and half of the side back in pavilion one would have easily thought that the test match would easily finish on day 4 but there was one player who being a bowler was playing the role of all rounder and was trying to take the attack to the opposition. It was none other than Patrick James Cummins who was batting on 60* after bowling a spell of 6-11 , he was doing everything that a captain could ask for, with Nathan Lyon supporting him at the other end the pair had almost snatched victory from the jaws of defeat but unfortunately hosts went on to lose the second test match.
                                   The only positive for Australia from this tour was the phenomenal form of Nathan Lyon and Patrick James Cummins who took 14 wickets and scored 138 runs with one last test remaining. His battle with injuries and setbacks was not easy as he had to miss a lot of games both for his country and franchise cricket. The retirement of Ryan Harris paved the way for his comeback but Pat had big boots to fill as he was making a comeback against the arch rivals England in the Ashes and not only did he perform but also helped his team retain the Ashes, with this type of all round performance Pat has made a big statement going into the Icc Cricket World Cup and Ashes in England later this year.
         

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