URGENT...Australia's World Cup quicks set to remain key in Test summer...CRICKET NEWS

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URGENT...Australia's World Cup quicks set to remain key in Test summer...CRICKET NEWS

Australia's pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Test summer for Australia. The team is set to participate in the ICC World Test Championship series against Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand .

Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, hinted that there would be little to no rest for the fast bowlers, including himself, during a season filled with Test cricket. He emphasized that if the players are fully fit, they would not miss a Test match. Cummins made these comments while expressing his excitement for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, which begins on December 14 in Perth .

While the terms "rest" and "rotation" are often used in cricket, Cummins stressed that if the players are in good physical condition, they will not be rested. He mentioned that the occasional rest in the past has allowed them to perform consistently and that they will continue to prioritize their fitness and availability for Test matches .

Currently, Australia is placed third on the World Test Championship table, with two wins and two losses. They have a home series against West Indies and a two-match away series against New Zealand scheduled after the Pakistan Tests. Cummins acknowledged that bowlers always have some form of physical issue to deal with but expressed confidence that if they are not injured, they will be eager to perform .

Cummins also mentioned that he has been improving as a captain with each game, learning from both victories and defeats. Mitchell Starc, who was present with Cummins at the Sydney Cricket Ground, agreed with his captain's assessment. Starc praised Cummins for his captaincy, stating that it played a significant role in Australia's World Cup triumph. He commended Cummins for his ability to handle criticism and external opinions, highlighting the different and courageous approach he took during the World Cup, which ultimately led to their success .

In conclusion, Australia's pace trio of Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood are expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming Test summer. Cummins emphasized that if the players are fully fit, they will not be rested and will prioritize Test cricket. The team is currently placed third in the World Test Championship and has important series against Pakistan, West Indies, and New Zealand on the horizon .