Australia skipper Pat Cummins feels the 2018-19 Test series loss to India was more painful than the 2020-21 debacle under his captaincy as home team was just outplayed in that engagement. India, under Virat Kohli, won the 2018-19 rubber 2-1 with the skipper and Cheteshwar Pujara playing a pivotal role in the historic triumph against Tim Paine's Australia.
The 2020-2021 series had a highly depleted Indian side coming out at 2-1, winning the finals at their stronghold Gabba for the first time in a Test match in 32 years.
"I actually thought the series before (2018-19) was worse because we got completely beaten whereas that series (in 2020-21) was quite (keenly) fought. I thought they (India) played like fantastically well to win at the Gabba," Cummins told The Grade Cricketer podcast. "That (defeat) was annoying but I felt like the series before, where we were like completely outplayed, that would hurt more for me," he said.
WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME INDIA WITH GREEN-TOPS
The pace bowling stalwart, who will again be leading in a five-match Test series against India commencing November 22 in Perth, said that if he had his way, he would welcome India with green tops to make life difficult for the visitors.
"I wish if I had it my way I'd be looking like those bushes behind you. Unfortunately, I don't have any sway (on the preparation of wickets), so we'll wait and see," said Cummins in response to the host's question on the amount of grass he would like to see on the pitches for the crucial series.
David Warner has willingly offered to come out of retirement and help the side if needed but Cummins said they have moved past the denial. "Dave we are very interested, we're taking it very seriously and we'll be in touch, mate just watch that phone," chuckled Cummins adding, "Uh, we love Davey (Warner) but he's retired, sorry."
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