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Pat Cummins takes internet by storm with bold reply on potential T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finalists

May 6, 2024

Pat Cummins on T20 World Cup semi finalists

The forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held from June 1 to 29 in West Indies and USA, promises to be a significant occasion, with 20 teams vying for glory. With the global tournament on the horizon, several past and present cricketers have shared their thoughts on the potential semi-finalists. Adding to the discussion, Pat Cummins has offered his perspective on the matter.

Pat Cummins’ confident response on probable semi-finalists

In an interview with CNBC, Australian ODI and Test captain Cummins grabbed attention with his bold statement regarding the potential four semi-finalists at the upcoming marquee event. Cummins confidently stated that Australia would secure a spot, leaving the interviewer to select the remaining three.

“Definitely Australia. And then you can choose which three you want,” Cummins told CNBC.

The interviewer chuckled at his candidness before pressing Cummins again to name the other three teams. Undeterred, Cummins reiterated his confidence, stating that he wasn’t concerned about the other teams.

“I don’t care; you can pick any of them,” the 30-year-old stated.

Question – your Top 4 teams for the T20 World Cup?

Pat Cummins – Definitely Australia, the other 3 you can choose.

Question – which 3 do you want?

Pat Cummins – don’t care, you can pick any of them. pic.twitter.com/jyk7s5BiYZ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2024

Also READ: Sourav Ganguly picks his favourite teams for the T20 World Cup 2024

Cummins’ performance in T20Is

Cummins boasts a T20I career spanning 52 matches, during which he has taken 57 wickets at an average of 24.77 and maintained an economy rate of 7.43. However, in the last T20 World Cup edition, Cummins bowled a total of 16 overs, securing only two wickets. He conceded 132 runs at an average of 44, with an economy rate of 8.25. Notably, Cummins captained his side in that tournament, where Australia failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

Australia’s group placement in T20 World Cup 2024

Australia find themselves in Group B of the ICC tournament, joined by England, Namibia, Oman and Scotland. Their journey through the group stage will kick off with a match against Oman on June 6 in Barbados.