'We'll see a different David Warner this time' - Pat Cummins backs veteran opener to shine in upcoming Ashes

David Warner had a forgettable outing in 2019 when Tim Paine's Australia went to England and drew the Ashes 2-2. The elegant left-hander finished with a paltry average of 9.50 in the 10 innings that he played.

Stuart Broad proved to be Warner's nemesis as the pacer dismissed him on seven occasions in the 10 innings. Warner's average was the lowest by an opener to play 10 innings in a campaign, breaking John D'Arcy's 1958 record of 13.60.

Australia captain, Pat Cummins, told The West Australian ahead of the first Ashes Test on June 16 that this time, Warner is more prepared and fans will see a new version of him when he takes guard at Edgbaston.

"Davey's I'm sure been thinking about Broad a lot over the last four years and if he got another chance how he is going to play against him," Cummins said.

"It didn't go Davey's way last time, but we'll see a different Davey this time."

Warner himself has also stated that he will play Broad differently this time. The naturally aggressive batter admitted that he was too defensive four years ago.

You've seen with our guys, if they sense any opportunity to attack a spinner they've been pretty brave at times: Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins gave an insight into how the Australian batters would look to play Moeen Ali. The 30-year-old said that the batters have played with a positive approach against spin and they are going to persist with the same ploy in the Ashes.

"If you're a frontline bowler and you're not holding up an end, hopefully you're taking plenty of wickets," Cummins said.

"That's an opportunity for the batters. I guess it's the art of batting if you feel like you can keep the run rate ticking over without giving away your wicket. You've seen with our guys, if they sense any opportunity to attack a spinner they've been pretty brave at times. I don't think they'll be any different here."

Steve Smith, who scored a crucial century in the first innings of the World Test Championship final against India last week, explained the importance of absorbing pressure during tough periods and attacking when the optimum opportunity arises.

"There will be times where we put a bit more pressure on and times when we just have to absorb it," Steve Smith said.

"When we get our opportunities to be more aggressive, we can do that. Some of the fields they set with players up might allow for us to be aggressive and get away with it."