Australia pacer Pat Cummins says bagging No 1 spot in ICC Test rankings is 'a nice little nod to have'

Melbourne: Australia pacer Pat Cummins said that the number one spot in the ICC Test bowling rankings “does not change” what he tries to do on the field. [caption id=“attachment_4209101” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Pat Cummins. AFP[/caption] “The last six or seven years, Dale Steyn’s been No 1, and for me, he’s been the guy I’ve put up on a pedestal and thought, ‘How good is he?’ To think I’m No 1 now is really weird. It doesn’t change what I’m trying to do on the field or who I am, but it’s a nice little nod to have,” Cricket.com.au quoted Cummins as saying. Cummins retained his top spot in the latest ICC rankings which were released on Sunday. The 26-year-old said he was satisfied with his accuracy. “I’ve been really happy with my accuracy. I feel like the more I’ve bowled, the more accurate I’ve become,” he said. “When I almost don’t have to think, ‘is this ball going to land where I want it to?’ it gives me time to consider other options - just knowing that your stock ball is in a good place,” Cummins added. Australia will play a two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting from 21 November.