WTC remaining: Conditions will go well with New Zealand greater than India – Australia’s Pat Cummins

Australia pacer Pat Cummins has stated that the present moist climate situations in England can assist New Zealand greater than India within the upcoming World Test Championships (WTC) remaining, beginning in Southampton on June 18.Cummins, who was lately seen enjoying for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) within the now-postponed IPL 2021, nevertheless, refused to foretell the winner of the ultimate.“It is going to be a good match. I think there has been a lot of rain in England from what I have seen in the news. I think, in terms of conditions, it is probably close to New Zealand conditions,” Cummins stated in a question-and-answer session with followers on Youtube.“We have seen both teams not having played Test matches for a couple of months. So, it is a one-off. Anything can happen. I will sit on the fence,” stated the 28-year-old who’s quarantining right here after arriving from Maldives following the IPL’s suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic.“If I say anything, the conditions should probably suit New Zealand more than India,” he added.Cummins is the main wicket-taker within the WTC with 70 scalps from 14 Tests. He may very well be overtaken by India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin within the remaining, who’s three in need of the mark with 67 wickets in 13 Tests.Cummins stated he liked the idea of the World Test Championship and rued lacking out on the ultimate.“It is annoying Covid-19 made it a bit more difficult but it is great. I really enjoyed the whole aspect of it. Each series stands for something a little bit more than just the series itself and added a different dimension. I really liked the format.“Unfortunately, we missed the series. So, we didn’t have the six series leading to the final but I do enjoy the concept,” added Cummins.Talking about India’s historic Test win in Gabba earlier this yr, Cummins stated, “Our record is very good at Gabba. I thought we had cracks in it and that it is going to be perfect for Day 5. Notably Australia lost a Test match at the venue after 32 years as India won the series 2-1.“Everything went to plan and then obviously India played beautifully and felt confident after SCG where they had hung in there. We needed 7-8 wickets. We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, wish we took a few more wickets,” he stated.