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Pat Cummins has proved just how much of a proper Test captain he is.
Yes, leading Australia to a 4-0 win over England in one of the most dominant Ashes performances in recent years is pretty impressive in itself.
But the world's best fast-bowler has exhibited great leadership in other parts of the field as well.
Pat Cummins realises Usman Khawaja had to step aside because of the alcohol spraying celebrations, asks his other teammates to put the drinks away and calls Khawaja back over to the centre of the victory photo to celebrate. This was nice :heart:pic.twitter.com/zykZ4bWa9Y
- Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) January 16, 2022
In a sign of true respect, Cummins had the presence of mind to instruct his teammate to delay the spraying of champagne during their Ashes celebration so batsman Usman Khawaja could be involved too.
When the urn was handed to Cummins and the team gathered for photographs, Khawaja scampered away off screen.
Pat Cummins asking for the champagne showers to stop so his Muslim brother Usman can join the celebrations tells you all you need to know about his captaincy. Absolute leadership #Ashes
- David Bullock (@daviesmalls) January 16, 2022
The fourth Test hero at the Sydney Cricket Ground is a Muslim and his religion means he cannot drink alcohol.
So to avoid being covered in it during the customary spraying of champagne, Khawaja quickly ran away.
Recognising this, Cummins instructed his teammates to hold off on opening anymore bottles and invited Khawaja back into the frame to join in with the celebrations.
Says a lot about Pat Cummins that he had the presence of mind to tell teammates to delay the celebratory spraying of champagne so Usman Khawaja could be involved. Marnus as well. #Ashes
- Andrew Wu (@wutube) January 16, 2022
Other players like Marnus Labuschagne, Scott Boland and Travis Head could also be seen calling Khawaja back over.
It was a small but very classy gesture on Cummins' behalf which once again showcases the bloke's elite leadership ability in the baggy green.
As for Usman, it would have meant a lot to him too, of course.
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