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The feat lifts Cummins ahead of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc, the latter having briefly drawn level following Root’s dismissal at the Gabba last week.
,Pat Cummins marked his return to the Playing XI in emphatic fashion, after sitting out the opening two Ashes Tests. England’s batting once again struggles on Day 2 of the third Test, leaving the hosts firmly in control as they inched closer to sealing the urn.
After piling up a formidable 371, Australia put England under immediate pressure, leaving the visitors struggling at 213 for 8 by the close of play on Thursday (December 18). Pat Cummins set the tone early by removing Zak Crawley cheaply. He then dismissed Joe Root, who departed for 19 after edging one behind to Alex Carey.
Joe Root’s dismissal added another chapter to Pat Cummins’ dominance, pushing the Australian skipper clear with a record 12 scalps of England’s premier batter. The feat lifts Cummins ahead of Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc, the latter having briefly drawn level following Root’s dismissal at the Gabba last week.
Cummins’ record against Root now spans 15 international dismissals, placing him level with Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the list. Both fast bowlers have accounted for Root three times in ODIs. Bumrah has also struck once in T20Is. In one-day cricket, Trent Boult and Ravindra Jadeja lead the charts with five wickets each.
Adding Jamie Smith to his tally, Pat Cummins signed off with figures of 3/54 across 14 overs, emerging as Australia’s standout performer with the ball.