Pat Cummins focuses on batting performance amid team struggles
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Australia captain Pat Cummins, reflecting on the team's performance, noted they were outplayed in all facets during recent matches. Cummins expressed confidence in his players' ability to recover, emphasizing the need for improvement among the batters. This assessment comes as Australia seeks a turnaround in their current form, stressing that changes may be considered moving forward. The team has faced difficulties, impacting their strategy and performance leading into crucial matches.
- •Pat Cummins acknowledges team has been outplayed in all facets.
- •Cummins believes in the team's ability to bounce back.
- •Focus is shifting towards improving batting performance.
- •Team may consider changes to address current struggles.
- 6:09 AMESPNcricinfo — Cummins turns focus on batters, and keeps door open for changes
"Australia captain backed his team's ability to bounce back but acknowledged they had been outplayed in "all facets"
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