Mitchell Johnson asks Australia to use young Pat Cummins smartly – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Iftikhar-Ali-Khan-Pataudi-Nawab-of-c64075 Cummins, and asked team management to take full advantage of the 18-year-old pacer’s extraordinary bowling talent.
Following his excellent performance in the couple of Twenty20 Internationals against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, where he grabbed five wickets at a very good strike rate of 9.60, the Australian selectors
brought the adolescent into the Test arena.
However, his inclusion in the Test squad sparked a controversial debate about the suitability of the young lad for the longest version of the game. While most of the cricket pundits declared
Cummins as well equipped competitor to join Test side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Geoffrey-Francis-Lawson-c58815, who is a strong contender for the next chairman of selectors, stated that it is not the right time to hand over a baggy green to Cummins.
Jumping on the bandwagon, Johnson stated that putting Cummins into the Test crew is a risk worth taking, adding that the Australian team should give young pacer as many matches as possible.
"It's a fair bit but I think you've got to use a guy like that when you can. He can bowl up to 150km/http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hugh-Morris-c63550, you've got to make the most of it I think. I went through back fractures, stress fractures
at that age. I'm not saying he's going to go through that, he might not get injuries,” said Johnson who is struggling with his form these days.
After displaying a wonderful show in the T20 battle, Cummins continued his good work and nabbed three scalps in the opening ODI against the Proteas.
Citing him as a great prospect for the Kangaroos, Johnson maintained that the Aussie cricket team should persist with Cummins, provided the youngster stays fit in the coming years.
"It's possible he'd get through it and if he does then good on him and it's good for us, good for our future in Australian cricket. I'm looking forward to seeing him bowl and play more cricket
for sure," insisted the 29-year-old left-arm seamer who has 166 ODI wickets to his credit.
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