The Australian team is under a lot of pressure after losing the Perth Test. But Marnus Labuschagne, who has been holding the command of number 3 for a long time, is under the most pressure. In the last 10 innings of the Test, he has been able to score only one half-century. 9 months ago he had scored a fifty against New Zealand. He could score only 5 runs in Perth. In the first innings, 2 runs were scored in 52 balls and in the second innings, 3 runs were scored in 8 balls. After this, demands began to arise to drop him from the team. According to the report, he was almost out of the Adelaide Test but Pat Cummins saved his place.

Cummins supported Labuschagne

Labuschagne has scored 123 runs in the last Test innings at an average of 13.66. At the same time, he has been able to score only 1 century in the last 21 test matches. When his performance deteriorated in the very first match of an important series like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, questions started being raised about his place. It was almost certain that he would be out of the team. According to reports, there was talk of ousting him and giving a chance to new players. But for Labuschagne, Cummins came forward as a troubleshooter and defended him. The Australian captain asked to give him one more chance. Only then was his place saved.

Pat Cummins spoke to the media before the Adelaide Test. During this time also he was seen speaking in favor of Labuschagne and expressed hope for his return. He told the media that Labuschagne is always working hard in the nets. Now there is a need to repeat this practice on the field. Cummins also revealed that he is preparing to score a century in the next match and is planning about it in the nets.

Hope to return to Adelaide

Despite the crushing defeat by 295 runs in Perth, Pat Cummins has talked about making a comeback. According to him, after losing the first match, all the players have learned a lesson. He knows how Team India will attack against him in the match. To avoid this, he is busy making preparations. He also revealed that Mitchell Marsh is not practicing bowling due to back stiffness. But if needed in the match, he will definitely bowl. He also expressed hope for good performance from Boland.