It Was Series On The Line: Cummins Bashed For Attending Coldplay Event As Pakistan Humiliate Aussies

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has faced criticism for attending a Coldplay concert while his team was defeated by Pakistan in third ODI, resulting in a series loss for Australia. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke slammed Cummins and Cricket Australia for resting key players, including Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, for third ODI, citing preparation for upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Michael Clarke slams Pat Cummins

Michael Clarke expressed confusion over decision, stating that with 11 days between ODI and first Test, players could have participated in one-day game. He also pointed out that Pat Cummins was spotted at a Coldplay concert, implying that captain's priorities were misplaced.

"I’m just a bit confused, so 11 days between w and first Test, why can’t Aussie boys who are part of this Test series play in one-dayer," Michael Clarke said on his Big Sports Breakfast rio show.

“y are going to go to training and get flogged. If Australia h won first two games, n you can understand why y rest ir big fish, but it was series on line."

Michael Clarke criticized Cricket Australia for t giving eugh importance to ODIs, which has led to a decline in interest and attendance. He emphasized that team's performance and priorities reflect ministration's attitude towards format.

"You can’t expect fans to want and come and watch one-day cricket. We are bagging one-day cricket, but one is turning up, hasn’t got interest, I wonder why. I feel like we obviously don’t care about losing that series. If you’re t going to care, we’re t going to care. I think we have it wrong. I understand resting for Test cricket, I love that, but it's a one-day game. y are going to bowl more than that at training," he ded. 

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Australia's loss to Pakistan marked first series win for visitors in Australia in 22 years. defeat has raised questions about Australia's team selection and priorities, with Clarke calling for a reevaluation of ir approach to ODIs.

As Australia prepares to face India in a five-match Test series starting vember 22, team's performance and Pat Cummins' leership will be under scrutiny.