Australia Nationwide Cricket Workforce captain Pat Cummins misplaced his brand-new Saggy Inexperienced cap simply moments earlier than the toss within the first Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies in Barbados. Pat Cummins had deliberate to sport the brand new Saggy Inexperienced, specifically made by former producer Albion, from the continuing two-match Take a look at collection between the West and Australia.
Not like many Australian legends who proudly put on their unique Saggy Inexperienced till it falls aside, Cummins determined to retire his previous one after 68 Checks and begin the continuing West Indies tour with the custom-made new Saggy Inexperienced cap.
It was as particular because the Kookaburra at the moment holds the contract to make the long-lasting headwear, however Cummins requested Albion, the unique maker of his debut cap from 2011, to create his substitute, protecting in thoughts the custom and his sentiments.
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Pat Cummins’ particular new Saggy Inexperienced goes lacking within the West Indies
Nevertheless, the captain received the approval from Cricket Australia, however issues took an odd flip. Cummins proudly wore the brand new cap through the official pre-series picture shoot with the West Indies skipper Roston Chase. However by the point he walked out for the toss, it had mysteriously vanished.
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Regardless of severe efforts, Cummins’ prized Saggy Inexperienced cap couldn’t be discovered. With no different choice, the Australian skipper was pressured to carry his previous, worn-out Saggy Inexperienced again into motion. He was seen carrying his previous cap on the toss within the first Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies.
Nicely, Cummins’ new cap continues to be lacking. The incident has left Cummins surprised, particularly contemplating the Saggy Inexperienced’s legendary standing in Australian cricket. Gamers like Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, and David Warner wore their Saggy Inexperienced caps till they had been barely holding collectively.
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Apparently, Cummins isn’t the primary Australian cricketer to expertise this sort of mishap. Final yr, David Warner made headlines when his Saggy Inexperienced went lacking after his baggage was stolen, and he made a public plea to return his particular cap. Earlier than Warner, Greg Chappell had an analogous heartbreak when his cap disappeared from a Brisbane storage facility.
Regardless of the cap drama, Cummins let his bowling do the speaking. The Australian skipper stayed centered and picked up three essential wickets within the first Take a look at. He performed a powerful supporting position to Josh Hazlewood, who led the assault with an excellent five-wicket haul within the second innings. Collectively, they helped Australia to crush the West Indies by 159 runs within the first Take a look at.
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Steve Smith set to be accessible for the second Take a look at
In the meantime, Steve Smith is more likely to return for Australia’s second Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies in Grenada after recovering from a finger harm that he suffered through the WTC Ultimate 2025 in opposition to South Africa at Lord’s. Smith not too long ago educated in New York utilizing softballs and rejoined the crew in Barbados after their massive win within the first Take a look at.
The precise-handed batter nonetheless has to clear just a few medical checks, with Tuesday’s coaching session to resolve his destiny. If match, he’s anticipated to bat at No. 4, which might push Josh Inglis out of the XI within the second Take a look at in opposition to the West Indies.
