Pat Cummins has firmly established himself as one of the most successful and influential captains in cricket history. His leadership journey has been nothing short of remarkable, and with each passing series, he continues to redefine what it means to be a great captain. Cummins’ recent triumph in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, in addition to his success in the ODI World Cup, World Test Championship (WTC), and the Ashes, solidifies his place at the pinnacle of cricket leadership.
Pat Cummins’ Trophy Cabinet Like No Other
Pat Cummins’s leadership term has been shaped by a number of unforgettable triumphs, every single one adding to his treasuries one of the prestigious trophies. He put to an end to the 10-year wait of Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He finished in true legend fashion following leadership to Australian success in winning the World Test Championship, taking home the ODI World Cup, and defending the Ashes.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy – After nearly a decade of almost getting it done, Cummins led Australia to a 3-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in 2024/25, winning the first Test series for Australia after 10 years. Cummins’s tactical acumen and his general all-round brilliance were key reasons for the team’s triumph.
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ODI World Cup 2023 – Australia captured the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup trophy under the helm of their current captain, on home soil over India in a final match showdown. This had been a very satisfying victory for them and a vindication of leadership under pressure within high-stake tournaments.
World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 – Cummins’ captaincy was the difference as Australia won the inaugural World Test Championship title in 2023, a victory that etched his name among the greats. He led Australia to victory against India in the final of the most prestigious format of the game.
The Ashes – Cummins also led Australia to a retention of the Ashes during their 2023 tour of England. During tough times, it was his leadership, with a stunning stand at Edgbaston in the first Test, which allowed Australia to keep the Ashes in its pocket for yet another cycle.
Pat Cummins Shines In Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Australia ended their decade-long drought for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 6-wicket victory over India on Day 3 of the fifth Test in Sydney, led by captain Pat Cummins. This victory marked a historic achievement for the team and their skipper, as it gave them a 3-1 series victory.
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Pat Cummins played an all-important role throughout the series, not just with the ball but also contributing with the bat. In the fifth Test, he was the second-highest wicket-taker, finishing with 25 wickets from five matches at an average of 21.36. His match-winning all-round performance in Melbourne where he scored 49 and 41 in the two innings together with match figures of 6/117, was a high point of his captaincy. Earlier, Cummins also did well in Adelaide with figures of 5/57, in which Australia were able to pull off a comprehensive win.
