Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik said that the Australian men’s team will be ‘richer’ if newly appointed captain Pat Cummins do well as the captain. However, Cummins will replace Tim Paine, who has resigned soon after a “sexting” scandal came in the limelight.

While speaking at Cricbuzz Live, Karthik opened up on the challenges fast bowlers face while leading the team. He said: “Pat is the right choice. Fast bowlers can become successful captains but it’s hard work because they need to bowl long spells fast bowler. A fast bowler need to be involved in the game a lot. That’s why over the years we haven’t seen too many fast bowlers. Wasim, Waqar, Courtney Walsh were there but none had the success like a batter or Wk has had. Fast bowling and captaincy is hardest thing to do.”

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“Pat Cummins is unarguably the most loved guy in Australia. Always have a smile. The Australian team will be richer if Pat Cummins gets success as captain,” Karthik further added.

Notably, Steve Smith has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team. The duo will kickstart their journey in the upcoming Ashes series at home as well. Moreover, Tim Paine has taken a break from cricket to address his mental health.

While speaking on the same, Dinesh Karthik said: “People expect celebrities to be perfect because they can’t themselves be. Everyone makes mistakes. I see so many people’s personal lives are brought into the media spotlight and their actions are judged because they were not perfect at some point in their lives. The worlds needs to look into this.”

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Meanwhile, former New Zealand pace bowler Simon Doull has backed Karthik’s thoughts as well. He said: “A lot of things are brought on and off the field. Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes in commentary. Stop searching for these things. Let’s make this world a better place. Everyone makes mistakes.”