Ashes 2023: Pat Cummins aims to tinker strategy for 5th Test after inclement weather ensures urn retention
India TV NewsThe Pat Cummins-led Australian side breathed a sigh of relief as the weather gods bailed them out of a precarious situation in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. As the rain kept pelting down at Old Trafford on Day 5 of the Manchester Test, England players and their fans waited with bated breath for play to resume but it wasn't meant to be. With all eyes glued on the outcome of the Manchester Test, it was the home side that displayed exuberance and dominated the majority of the proceedings in the encounter however, with persistent drizzle putting the mockers on the hosts, Australia made a lucky escape and retained the Ashes despite being behind in the contest. Reflecting on how things transpired at Old Trafford, Cummins acknowledged that the retention of the urn in itself showcases how hard the unit has worked towards the same and also made it clear that they aren't content with retention alone and are eyeing an Ashes series victory in England that has been eluding them since 2001.