Players are invigorated to follow Warne’s blueprint: Pat Cummins

Australia skipper Pat Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins has said the team is "still in disbelief" over cricket legend Shane Warne's death, but sharing various stories of Warnie has helped players get by. Cummins was speaking in Karachi on Friday, the eve of the second Test against hosts Pakistan that will be played at the National Stadium.

"Yeah, I think everyone is still in disbelief. We have shared a lot of stories, especially [Shane] Warney, who was a hero to a lot of our players growing up. He is still one of our favourite cricketers," Cummins said. The Australian captain added that leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson, who is set to make his debut, will mark a "special" moment as he tries to replicate Warne. "I think it is quite special that someone like Mitchell Swepson is going to debut tomorrow as a leg-spinner, who grew up trying to replicate Warnie."

Shane Warne

He also said the "players are invigorated" to follow Warne's blueprint in terms of playing to bring victories for the team. "But everyone is getting around each other, I think it hits home, those kind of moments give is clarity and perspective and if anything, the way he played, is a pretty good blueprint for every player who wants to be part of Test wins and win matches for their teams. If anything, a few of those stories have hit home and invigorated a lot of the players," Cummins added.

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