Australian pacer Pat Cummins made history in the Pink-ball Test at Adelaide Oval by surpassing Indian legend Kapil Dev on the list of captains with the most wickets in Test cricket. Cummins snared two wickets in the second innings against India, including the scalp of his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma. This took his tally to 112 wickets as captain, placing him at fifth on the overall list led by Imran Khan.
Pat Cummins Surpasses Kapil Dev, Becomes 5th Highest Wicket-Taking Captain in Test Cricket
Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins has etched his name into Test cricket history, surpassing Indian legend Kapil Dev to become the fifth-highest wicket-taking captain in the format.
During the second innings of the Pink-ball Test against India at Adelaide Oval, Cummins claimed the wicket of Rohit Sharma, his counterpart and one of India's most prolific batters. This propelled Cummins's tally to 112 wickets as captain, moving him ahead of Kapil Dev's 111 wickets.
Cummins's achievement is a testament to his exceptional leadership and bowling prowess. The 29-year-old has been a key figure in Australia's recent resurgence, leading the team to a series of dominant performances. His ability to both take wickets and control the match with his bowling has made him a formidable opponent.
Background
Before Cummins's ascent, Kapil Dev held the record for the most wickets by a captain in Test cricket for over four decades. Dev, who captained India from 1982 to 1994, was a legendary all-rounder known for his aggressive batting and incisive bowling.
Over the years, a handful of other captains have entered the top five wicket-taking captains in Test cricket. These include Imran Khan, who holds the overall record with 362 wickets as captain, followed by Richard Hadlee (226), Dale Steyn (182), and Shaun Pollock (176).
Top 5 FAQs
Q1. Who is Pat Cummins?
A1: Pat Cummins is an Australian cricketer who currently serves as the captain of the Australian Test and One-Day International teams.
Q2. How many wickets did Pat Cummins take as captain to surpass Kapil Dev?
A2: Cummins took two wickets against India in the second innings of the Pink-ball Test in Adelaide, which brought his tally to 112 wickets as captain.
Q3. Who was the previous record holder for most wickets by a captain in Test cricket?
A3: Kapil Dev of India held the record with 111 wickets as captain.
Q4. What is Cummins's overall Test wicket tally?
A4: As of the Adelaide Test, Cummins has taken 219 wickets in 50 Test matches.
Q5. Which team does Rohit Sharma captain in Test cricket?
A5: Rohit Sharma captains the Indian Test team.
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