Pat Cummins explains Steve Smith’s transfer again to No.4; Australia vs India Take a look at collection, Sam Konstas

Pat Cummins has opened up on Steve Smith‘s transfer again into the Australian center order, admitting the previous captain is “greatest suited” not dealing with the brand new ball.

The 35-year-old stuffed in on the finish of final summer time after the retirement of David Warner, reaching blended outcomes alongside Usman Khawaja on the high of the order.

However with an harm to Cameron Inexperienced and a need to see out his Take a look at profession within the No.4 spot, Smith will return to the position the place he discovered his best success.

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Talking to 9News Sydney forward of subsequent month’s Take a look at collection towards India on residence soil, Cummins revealed the conversations over Smith’s position had been going for months.

“Yeah we had a chat … we in all probability nonetheless hadn’t made our thoughts up and we knew there was a little bit of water to go beneath the bridge,” he mentioned.

“Additionally with Cam’s harm and some rounds of Defend video games … we chatted about it and I feel it is sensible now.

“He was actually excited by the problem of opening final 12 months and he is actually glad he did it, however I feel after giving it a go, he thought he was greatest suited at 4.”

Smith’s change will open the door for a brand new opener to hitch the line-up, with younger gun Sam Konstas rising as a real choice after back-to-back Sheffield Defend tons.

The 19-year-old is likely one of the greatest younger skills within the nation and Cummins hinted that it is all about consistency in first-class cricket for the Sutherland product.

“I’ve seen a little bit little bit of Sam,” he mentioned.

“He clearly performed very well final week, however he is younger and you actually do not know what somebody is product of till they’re on the market.

“Should you maintain scoring runs and doing nicely in home cricket it units you up fairly nicely.”

Cummins will lead the Take a look at staff this summer time in a five-game Border-Gavasker Trophy collection and is hoping to defeat India in a collection for the primary time in his profession.

“I feel that is in all probability the one factor I have not ticked … hopefully in case you ask once more in just a few months we can have ticked it off,” he mentioned.

Cummins might then miss some Assessments towards Sri Lanka to give attention to the delivery of his second youngster.