Pat Cummins Landmark: Australian skipper Pat Cummins achieved another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career by overtaking legendary players Garfield Sobers (West Indies) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand) to become the player with the third-highest wickets as a captain. This significant achievement came during the third Test against India in Brisbane.
Cummins’ Impact in the Third Test
During India’s first innings, Cummins was relentless with his bowling, “banging the cherry on the deck mercilessly.” His efforts resulted in dismissals of key Indian middle-order batters:
Key Dismissals by Pat Cummins in the Third Test
| Batters |
|---|
| Rishabh Pant |
| Skipper Rohit Sharma |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
Current Statistics: Pat Cummins as a Test Captain
According to live Cricbuzz commentary, Pat Cummins has now taken 119 wickets as a Test captain.
Top 3 Highest Wicket-Takers as Test Captain
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets as Captain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imran Khan | Pakistan | 187 |
| 2 | Richie Benaud | Australia | 138 |
| 3 | Pat Cummins | Australia | 119 |
| 4 | Daniel Vettori | New Zealand | – |
| 5 | Garfield Sobers | West Indies | – |
This milestone further highlights Cummins’ dominance and consistency as one of the most successful bowlers in leadership roles.
