Pat Cummins' Leadership: A Game-Changing Style

Cricket is as much a game of confidence and attitude as it is of ability. A good captain has a very important role to play in shaping the mind and attitude of the team. Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan recently praised Pat Cummins as a captain. He said that Cummins gives freedom to every single player regardless of the fact that he makes a century of runs or gets out on zero runs. This indicates one of the most important qualities of an exceptional captain to make others feel at ease in a moment of pressure.
The Role Played by the Inspirational Captain
It is not only a captain's duty to lead the team on the field but to establish a good and strong team culture. When the players feel safe and secure, they play more confidently. This Pat Cummins knows all too well because he is a team captain. When he leaves his players alone and free to play, they are more comfortable in risking things and just being themselves. With such a mindset, the players are focused on playing their own game naturally rather than being fearful of losing.

Ishan Kishan said, "hats off to Pat Cummins. He's given freedom to everyone in the team, it doesn't matter if we score a hundred or get out on a duck". pic.twitter.com/I0yqulbgTm

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 23, 2025

Freedom to do The most significant of these is trust. If the captain trusts his players, they are more at ease in taking risk decisions. Cummins' captaincy gives freedom to players to play aggressively without worrying about making errors. Such leadership not only enhances individual performances but also the team. Players are at liberty to take charge in an effort to make the team victorious.