Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded Australian pacer and Take a look at, ODI captain Pat Cummins for carrying drinks for his staff throughout their ICC T20 World Cup marketing campaign opener in opposition to Oman on Wednesday at Barbados. Throughout Australia’s match in opposition to Oman, a really attention-grabbing and commendable image emerged as Cummins, the captain who led Australia to ICC World Take a look at Championship and ICC Cricket World Cup glory by beating India simply final yr, was seen carrying drinks for his teammates as he was not within the taking part in eleven for the sport.
Pathan expressed his awe with the “Tradition” of Australia, which selected to bench their multi-world championship-winning captain and one in every of their largest superstars throughout a World Cup match, choosing the T20 cricket specialist Nathan Ellis with a view to have a way more sharper and suited staff for T20Is and provides recreation time to a non-regular participant. Even Cummins was carrying the drinks fortunately for his staff, with none hesitation, although he’s a World Cup profitable skipper for Australia.
“The CULTURE,” tweeted Irfan
The CULTURE. pic.twitter.com/I7QfRTMXJO
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 6, 2024
Coming to the match, Australia was put to bat first by Oman, who gained the toss. Aussies had been restricted to 50/3 at one level. Half-centuries from Marcus Stoinis (67 in 36 balls, with two fours and 6 sixes) and David Warner (56 in 51 balls, with six fours and a six) helped Australia attain 164/5 of their 20 overs.
Mehran Khan (2/38) was the highest bowler for Oman.
Within the run-chase, Oman stored shedding wickets at common intervals. Although Ayaan Khan (36 in 30 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Mehran (27 in 16 balls, with a 4 and two sixes) put up a combat, Oman might rating solely 125/9 of their 20 overs and misplaced by 39 runs.
Stoinis (3/19) additionally delivered a effective efficiency with the ball, with Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Starc additionally taking two wickets.
Stoinis’ all-round present earned him the ‘Participant of the Match’ award.
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