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Pat Cummins Likely To Miss Sri Lanka Tour, Boland’s Golden Opportunity Beckons

Poulomi Chakraborty∙ Updated: Jan 7 2025, 3:47 PM

Scott Boland Against India (Source: @Murruso89/x.com)Scott Boland Against India (Source: @Murruso89/x.com)

After ending a decade long wait to lift the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series. Cummins’ probable absence in the upcoming Test series becomes a golden opportunity for another pacer.

As the ace Australian skipper is set to welcome his second child and might miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. In his absence, the door is opened for ace pacer Scott Boland to make his mark and secure a spot in the playing XI.

Cummins’ Probable Absence Can Open Door For Boland

After showcasing immense dominance in the recently ended Test series against India on home soil, Australia have one more Test assignment assignment before stepping into the Lords for the WTC final. They are set to face Sri Lanka in a two match Test series at the end of this month.

On the other hand, Australian captain Pat Cummins is set to welcome his second child along with his wife Becky. Due to this reason, he could miss the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. While his absence would be a blow to the team, it also opens the door for Scott Boland to seize the opportunity and make his mark in the playing XI. His outstanding performances in the recent Test assignment is backing him to be a part of the squad.

With Sri Lankan conditions demanding a strategic bowling lineup, the Australian team management faces a crucial task in selecting the right attack. If they play with two seamers, Cummins’ absence will be a notable challenge. In his absence, Steve Smith may once again don the captain’s hat, while Boland could step up as a key contender to fill the void in the playing XI.

Boland’s Outstanding Performance In BGT

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is known for for some real cricket thrills between India and Australia, in this edition, the drama peaked into a whole different height. The rivalry peaked as the Aussie pacer Scott Boland became a living threat to the Indian batters.

In the Melbourne Test, Boland dazzled with 6 wickets but shattered the stage in Sydney in the last Test match. After securing crucial 4 wickets in the first innings, Boland dazzled with a thrilling 6-wicket haul in the second innings and shattered the Indian batting line up. With that exceptional dominance, he ended the series being the third highest wicket-taker with 21 wickets.