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An absolute peach from Australian captain Pat Cummins - before a ball has even been sent down at cricket's Champions Trophy

An absolute peach from Australian captain Pat Cummins - before a ball has even been sent down at cricket's Champions Trophy

12 February 2025

The fast bowler - who has an injured ankle and is no longer playing in the tournament - has hit his lines superbly in a promotional clip released by Prime Video.

Cummins is shown shaving in the mirror - while brushing up on some sledges of other star players.

The Champions Trophy starts next Wednesday - the Black Caps featuring in the opening match against hosts Pakistan in Karachi.

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