5 players who will be playing their first Champions Trophy

Over the past six years, since his debut in 2011, Cummins has played only 28 ODIs

#4 Patrick Cummins

It would be tough to believe that Patrick Cummins, who made his ODI debut in 2011, has played only 28 ODIs during the course of the past six years. His injury-laden career hasn’t taken away his pace, though, which is his major weapon and was the attribute that had set him apart from others when he had first appeared on the international scene.

51 wickets from these 28 games at an average of 25 and an economy rate of 5.52 explain why Australia have been persistent with this talent despite his long stint with injuries. Even during the IPL, playing for the Delhi Daredevils, Cummins ensured that the batsmen were hurried up even on the flaccid Indian tracks.

It is equally surprising that a player who made his debut in 2011 hasn’t played many ICC tournaments, and that this would be his first Champions Trophy should hence be viewed in the light of his injuries. It would interesting to see as to how does he use the friendly English conditions to his advantage.