The contingent that participated in the winning campaign for Australia in the T20 World Cup are required to complete a 14-day quarantine in Brisbane, where the first Test will be held. Cummins assured fans that the quarantine restrictions were not coming in the way of the bowlers’ preparation.
He compared their current regime to the one they had implemented ahead of the first Test against India in Adelaide last year. Speaking after an extended practice session, Cummins said:
The Australian pacers had a memorable outing with the pink ball in Adelaide against India. They decimated India for their lowest ever Test score of 36 before taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
It’s a bit of a weird feeling: Pat Cummins on Australia captaincy ahead of Ashes
The 28-year-old admitted that his appointment as Test captain is yet to sink in. He reckons the moment will catch up to him when he walks out for the toss in front of the Gabba crowd. Cummins added:
The entirety of the Australian squad will assemble on Tuesday, after their mandated quarantine period comes to an end. Outdoor practice has been difficult due to persistent rain in the region. England’s three-day warm-up fixture against England Lions was washed out due to rain after the first day’s play.
The visitors will compete in a four-day warm-up match against the same opposition from November 30. The first Ashes Test will kick start on December 8 in Brisbane.
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