Legendary Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath has shared his take over Aussie Test skipper Pat Cummins’ decision to skip the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ahead of the IPL franchises retention/launched gamers listing submission deadline, Cummins, who was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 7.25 crore on the mega-auction in February this yr, had introduced his decision to opt-out of IPL 2023 citing a busy worldwide schedule, together with Ashes and ODI World Cup.
“I’ve made the difficult decision to miss next years IPL. The international schedule is packed with Tests and ODI’s for the next 12 months, so will take some rest ahead of an Ashes series and World Cup. Thanks so much to @KKRiders for their understanding. Such a terrific team of players and staff, and I hope I can get back there ASAP,” Cummins had tweeted.
Thanks a lot to @KKRiders for his or her understanding. Such a terrific crew of gamers and workers and I hope I can get again there ASAP ??
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) November 14, 2022
Reacting to Cummins’ decision, former Australian quick bowler McGrath has come out to lengthen his assist to the New South Wales cricketer. McGrath felt that quick bowlers ought to take a relaxation to stability out issues and provides desire to representing the nationwide facet.
“Cummo has come out and said he’s not going to the next IPL. That’s where you have your offseason, get strong and get through the next season. If you don’t do that, you’re a car that never refuels. Sooner or later, you’re going to run out. Fast bowlers need to have a bit of an offseason because bowling and running depletes your strength,” stated McGrath whereas talking to AAP.
“You don’t want to devalue the Big Bash, but you have to weigh up what is important. Playing for Australia should still be the be-all and end-all. Test cricket is still the ultimate,” the 52-year-old added.
Cummins has to this point performed 42 matches within the profitable league, selecting up 45 wickets at a mean of 30.16 and an financial system of 8.54, with 4/34 being his finest efficiency.