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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, describing the batter's relentless defensive style as feeling like death delivered through thousands of tiny papercuts. Pujara, who retired from international duty last year with 7,195 Test runs and 51 ODI runs to his name, frequently blunted Australia's bowling attack during the 2018-19 and 2020-21 tours.

38, which included 993 runs compiled directly on Australian soil alongside three hundreds and a peak score of 193.

Cummins revealed his choices during a promotional clip for Prime Video Sport, which tasked him with selecting his most formidable retired adversary from several major cricketing nations. Beside Pujara, the fast bowler spotlighted Saeed Ajmal for Pakistan, recalling how the off-spinner once bowled him comprehensively on the final delivery of an over.