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Pat Cummins picks the ‘toughest’ Indian player he faced off against: ‘Just like death by thousand papercuts’

Australian skipper Pat Cummins selected Cheteshwar Pujara as the most challenging Indian opponent he encountered in his career during a recent promotional appearance for Prime Video Sport. Describing the grind of bowling to him as an excruciatingly slow ordeal, Cummins commended the batter's immense patience and refusal to surrender his wicket cheaply.

38, with 993 of those runs, three tons, and a high score of 193 registered on Australian soil.

Cummins was tasked with picking his toughest retired adversaries from seven different countries. For New Zealand, he selected Brendon McCullum for his aggressive approach at the top of the order, while former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal earned the nod after once dismissing the Australian instantly with a clean bowled delivery.