IND vs AUS: Pat Cummins joins list of iconic captains

Australian Test captain Pat Cummins achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing Jason Holder to become the fourth player on the elite list of Test captains with the most five-wicket hauls. Cummins reached this feat during the second Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar series against India.  

In a commanding performance, Cummins picked up 5 wickets in the second innings, playing a pivotal role in restricting India to a meager target of just 19 runs. His fiery spell dismantled India's batting lineup, ensuring Australia had a straightforward chase.  

The Australian openers wasted no time, chasing down the target in just 3.2 overs without losing a wicket, sealing the victory and leveling the series 1-1.  

This fifer marked Cummins’ 8th five-wicket haul as a Test captain, placing him alongside the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi and above Jason Holder, who has 7 hauls. The list is still topped by former Pakistan World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, who leads with 12 five-wicket hauls as a captain.

The list of captains with the most five-wicket hauls in men's tests is now as follows:  
1. Imran Khan – 12  
2. Richie Benaud – 9  
3. Bishan Singh Bedi – 8  
4. Pat Cummins – 8  
5. Jason Holder – 7

Cummins’ performance not only highlights his skill as a world-class bowler but also his ability to lead from the front in high-pressure situations. With the series now level, the third Test is set to take place on December 14 at the Gabba.