Ashes 2023: Australia captain Pat Cummins rues 'key moments' in drawn series
FirstpostPat Cummins said he was well aware that for all Australia’s recent triumphs elsewhere, his side would be judged on the Ashes. Australia captain Pat Cummins was left to rue “key moments we didn’t get right” after his dream of leading the side to an Ashes series win in England was scuppered on Monday. Monday’s defeat left Australia still searching for a first Ashes series win in England since 2001, even though the 2-2 draw meant they retained the urn. “But winning the World Test Championship and retaining the Ashes, it’s a pretty successful tour.” The 30-year-old fast bowler also regretted off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s tour-ending calf injury in the second Test at Lord’s. “We probably felt that at times at Manchester, not having a spinner out there.” Cummins said he was well aware that for all Australia’s recent triumphs elsewhere, his side would be judged on the Ashes.