Suresh Raina Praised the Leader of Pat Cummins' in the World Cup Final.
The finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia in Ahmedabad ended up being a one-sided encounter, where the now six-time World Champions cruised past the hosts by six wickets.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, were in red-hot form, having won 10 matches on the trot, while Pat Cummins-led Australia were on a seven-match winning streak, making the contest seem even. However, Cummins opted to bowl first at Narendra Modi Stadium, much to the surprise of cricket enthusiasts, which turned the tables on India.
Former India player Suresh Raina has highlighted the leadership of the Australian captain as one of the key differences between both sides.
He explained how Cummins' usage of bowlers and the tactics employed on the field ensured Indian batters were also behind nine balls.
Raina said,What swung the game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy. The way he brought Glenn Maxwell in to the attack to get the wicket of Rohit Sharma with a brilliant catch from Travis Head was very smart. Adam Zampa was great too, as was Cummins himself in dismissing Virat Kohli. They outplayed India and were very solid in their planning.
I think Cummins showed real temperament in his captaincy. He changed his bowlers, knowing he could put pressure on each Indian batter even though they were all in such good form. His tactics made all the difference, and his planning and execution were perfect."