Pat Cummins kicked off his Test captaincy career on Sunday as he led Australia to a 4-0 victory over England in the 2021-22 Ashes series. Following Tim Paine, Cummins not only helped his team keep the urn, but also played a leading role. After the fourth Ashes Test ended in a thrilling draw, the hosts beat Joe Root’s side in their fifth and final game to win 146 points in Hobart. After the win, Cummins won the hearts of fans with a brilliant gesture for batsman Usman Khawaja during the trophy celebration.
After receiving the trophy, the Australian players were preparing to open champagne bottles and spray each other. But Cummins realized that Khawaja couldn’t get involved.
So he gestured to his teammates not to put the bottle and asked Khawaja to join the trophy celebration. Khawaja was included in the starting XI as a substitute for Travis Head in the fourth Test.
The 35-year-old became the third player to hit a century in both Test innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, scoring 137 and 101 (not out) against England.
He also became the sixth Australian batsman to score a double ton in a single Ashes Test.
Despite his powerful knock, England managed to take control of Australia and draw in the fourth Test.
Khawaja held his place in the fifth Test but failed to replicate the form of the previous match.
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