T20 World Cup 2022: Backup captain of each team
Teams must be prepared with a backup of their regular captains as injuries are a common phenomenon in sport.
2. Australia - Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins's stocks as a leader have grown exponentially since he took over Australia’s leadership duties in Tests. He led his side to a clinical 4-0 triumph at the Ashes and did not let the captaincy take a toll on him. This is evident from the fact that he was the highest wicket-taker of the series will 21 scalps to his name.
With Cummins at the helm, Australia scripted history by defeating Pakistan on their home turf. The speedster is also the team’s designated vice-captain in limited-overs cricket. Thus, if Aaron Finch is absent from any game at the World Cup 2022, it will be Cummins who will be leading the side.
The Australian quick has been a match-winner for the Kangaroos with the ball across formats. Talking about T20Is, he has played 46 matches and taken 52 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.29. He is known to rattle batters with his fiery pace and has been the enforcer in the middle-over for the Aussies. Add to that, he is no muck with the bat either. Given the 29-year-old has established himself as a leader and an all-rounder, Australia have a gem of a backup option in Cummins at the marquee event.
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