Pat Cummins, the Australian captain, recently achieved a significant milestone by taking his 300th Test wicket during the Ultimate Test. His remarkable performance not only provided Australia with a 78-run lead in the first innings but also put them in a favorable position to defend their World Test Championship title.

Despite acknowledging that there is still a lot of hard work ahead for his team to secure back-to-back World Test Championship victories and become the first team to defend the mace, Cummins expressed his excitement at reaching the 300-wicket milestone earlier than expected.

Reflecting on his achievement, Cummins stated, "It's way more than I could have asked for." He attributed his success to overcoming injuries and challenges, adapting to various playing conditions, and delivering strong performances consistently.