Aussie legend Glenn McGrath opens up on Pat Cummins’ decision to skip IPL 2023

Legendary Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath has shared his take over Aussie Check skipper Pat Cummins’ decision to skip the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Forward of the IPL franchises retention/launched gamers listing submission deadline, Cummins, who was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for INR 7.25 crore on the mega-auction in February this yr, had introduced his determination to opt-out of IPL 2023 citing a busy worldwide schedule, together with Ashes and ODI World Cup.

“I’ve made the tough determination to overlook subsequent years IPL. The worldwide schedule is full of Exams and ODI’s for the subsequent 12 months, so will take some relaxation forward of an Ashes sequence and World Cup. Thanks a lot to @KKRiders for his or her understanding. Such a terrific staff of gamers and employees, and I hope I can get again there ASAP,” Cummins had tweeted.

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Thanks a lot to @KKRiders for his or her understanding. Such a terrific staff of gamers and employees and I hope I can get again there ASAP 💜💜

— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) November 14, 2022

Reacting to Cummins’ determination, former Australian quick bowler McGrath has come out to increase his assist to the New South Wales cricketer. McGrath felt that quick bowlers ought to take a relaxation to stability out issues and provides choice to representing the nationwide facet.

“Cummo has come out and mentioned he’s not going to the subsequent IPL. That’s the place you may have your offseason, get robust and get by way of the subsequent season. In case you don’t do this, you’re a automotive that by no means refuels. In the end, you’re going to expire. Quick bowlers have to have a little bit of an offseason as a result of bowling and operating depletes your energy,” mentioned McGrath whereas talking to AAP.

“You don’t need to devalue the Massive Bash, however you must weigh up what’s necessary. Enjoying for Australia ought to nonetheless be the be-all and end-all. Check cricket continues to be the last word,” the 52-year-old added.

Cummins has to date performed 42 matches within the profitable league, selecting up 45 wickets at a mean of 30.16 and an economic system of 8.54, with 4/34 being his greatest efficiency.