Australia’s Test skipper Pat Cummins seems content with the idea of shared captaincy alongside David Warner in ODIs. Aaron Finch’s recent retirement from the 50-over format has left the Men in Gold and Green with the search of a captain in the limited-overs format and all kinds of efforts are being made by Cricket Australia to bring back Warner into the leadership group.
The 35-year-old was slapped a lifetime captaincy ban in 2018 after his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal, however, Warner might get the nod if the ban is uplifted. Going by the current demands of the game, it will be tough for a multi-format player like Warner or Cummins to lead the side consistently which has triggered the idea of shared captaincy.
Playing every single game isn’t realistic: Pat Cummins
Cummins mentioned that he is open to the idea of shared captaincy and felt that the committee will have their work cut-out in terms of man-management across formats. He felt that the style of captaincy would be a factor to consider with the shared leadership idea and heaped praise on Warner. He further added that Warner has been a leader in the group already and will take the role if needed.
“(It is) something I’d be open to," Cummins said on the eve of Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup warm-up match against India.
“Playing every single game isn’t realistic. It would be really seamless if you had a committee. The style of just about everyone in the team is really similar. We’ve got some great leaders in the team, we all get along great. There’s a few barriers at the moment, but certainly, if they were removed, there wouldn’t be any qualms from any of the playing or coaching group."
“He’s a leader around our group. Always has been, and always will be. He’s someone in the Test side I lean on a lot. If things change, I’m sure he would be someone you would strongly consider to step up if needed," he added.
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