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Cummins' bold call on Lyon pays off as Boland strikes early
Original: 'Absolute cinema': Pat Cummins' huge gamble of axing Nathan Lyon pays off as Scott Boland lights up Gqeberha with two early wickets
Australia captain Pat Cummins dropped veteran spinner Nathan Lyon and backed Scott Boland, who repaid him with two early wickets in the Test in Gqeberha. Fans and pundits have hailed the gamble as bold captaincy, with 'absolute cinema' capturing the excitement around the decision and its instant reward.
Why now: Cummins' unexpected decision to axe a veteran bowler immediately paid off, sparking excitement among cricket fans.
Pat CumminsNathan LyonScott BolandGqeberhaAustralia
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- 'Absolute cinema': Pat Cummins' huge gamble of axing Nathan Lyon pays off as Scott Boland lights up Gqeberha with two early wickets · Yahoo Sports
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