Australia captain Pat Cummins humorously criticized the Edgbaston pitch following India’s remarkable 336-run victory over England in the second Test of their five-match series. Under the leadership of young captain Shubman Gill, India achieved a historic win at Edgbaston, marking their first-ever Test victory at this venue. The match was a high-scoring affair, with India setting a formidable target of 608 runs, while England managed only 271 in response.

The ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy between England and India has captured global attention, with India leveling the series 1-1. Meanwhile, Australia secured a 133-run win against West Indies in the second Test of their three-match series. During a post-match press conference, Cummins was asked about the pitch conditions at Edgbaston. He responded with a witty remark, questioning who would want to be a bowler on such a flat wicket, noting it as one of the flattest in England’s cricket history.

Cummins contrasted the Edgbaston pitch with the one at Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium, where Australia played West Indies. He highlighted the stark differences between the two venues, suggesting that Test cricket in these locations seemed like entirely different sports. Despite not watching much of the India-England series, Cummins acknowledged its competitive nature and anticipated an exciting continuation.

Looking ahead to the third Test between India and England at Lord’s on July 10, England coach Brendon McCullum expressed his desire for a pitch with more pace and bounce. He referenced last month’s World Test Championship final, where bowlers like Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada exploited significant seam movement. McCullum predicted an exciting match if the pitch offered plenty of life.

The anticipation for the upcoming Test is high, as both teams aim to gain an advantage in this closely contested series.