Virat Kohli among top 3 batsmen in Pat Cummins' Test XI
Australian pacer Pat Cummins has named New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, Australian star Steve Smith and Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the three batsmen he will have in his Test XI.
The 28-year-old was asked this question by a fan during a question-and-answer session on his YouTube channel. Pat Cummins slotted Williamson at No.3, Smith at No.4 and Kohli at No.5. The trio are arguably among the best contemporary batsmen and Cummins certainly had no hesitation in naming them in his team. The Australian bowler said:
"I would probably have Kane Williamson at No.3, Steve Smith at No.4, maybe Kohli at No.5. In any order, but I would have those three."
It is exciting to watch Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowl: Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins described Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a 'skillful' and 'clever' bowler when responding to another fan's question on the Indian pacer. The Aussie right-arm fast bowler feels Bhuvneshwar has ample skills to deal with any kind of situation.
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This was evident during his Team India comeback in the limited-overs series against England earlier this year. As a conventional swing bowler, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has the ability to move the ball both ways. However, Pat Cummins believes the Indian pacer is smart enough to also use variations to restrict the flow of runs in case he doesn't find any swing.
"Bhuvneshwar Kumar is really skillful. He is a clever bowler. He has a really good yorker, got some clever change-ups, and also for what he is known best for, swinging the ball both ways. As a fellow fast bowler, he is exciting to watch as there is always something happening," Pat Cummins asserted.
Bhuvneshwar not making it to India's Test squad touring England next month has raised quite a few eyebrows. However, Virat Kohli captained India squad for WTC final still seem to have immense firepower in their pace battery to win the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand squad for WTC final.