Cummins likely to prove stiff competition for Johnson: Arthur – Cricket News Update
Australian all-rounder, Mitchell Johnson, who had been called back to national squad for their tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mickey-Arthur-c1969 on Cricket Australia’s website.
“http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945 returns and we can't wait to have him back around the group, he may have to wait his turn though, as we are taking such a talented group of bowlers on the tour with us,” said Arthur.
30-year-old Johnson, who made an appearance at the international level in 2005, has been a potent all-rounder for the side, handy with both the ball and the bat. However, he has regularly been criticised for his inconsistent performances.
The left-arm pacer suffered a foot injury during the tour of South Africa in November last year, and post-recovery, was called upon ahead of his side’s limited-overs series against the Poms, starting from June 29, and finishing on July 10 with the 5th
and final ODI.
The 19-year-old Pat Cummins on the other hand, has been a revelation for the Aussies, especially since the team and management have been overhauled recently. The Sydney born pacer made his ODI debut in October 2011, while his only Test came the next month,
against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757.
Speaking about Cummins, Arthur said he was excited to have him back in the squad.
“The player I am most excited about is http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins, we all saw what he could do in his one and only Test match and to have him back in the mix is fantastic.”
The youngster, in his sole 5-day appearance, claimed seven wickets at an impressive average of 16.71, and is likely to give a tough fight to the likes of Johnson for inclusion in the playing XI.
Alongside Cummins, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 will also field James Pattinson, who has been equally outstanding with 26 wickets in 5 Test outings, averaging only 18.96 per scalp.
“He has the ability to become one of the best in the world. He and Patto (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/James-Pattinson-c1653) will take a huge amount out of this tour,” said Arthur while speaking about the partnership between the two pacers.
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