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Xtra Time Web Desk: We have witnessed many changes in strategy, in captaincy and in rules of the game but hardly get to see a fast bowler leading a side. Border Gavaskar Trophy will kick off in Perth starting from November 22 and World Cricket is all set to witness one more change. 

This is the first time ever in the history of the rivalry, two fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins are set to captain the sides. Both the captains appreciated the decision in pre-match press conference and expected that the tradition continues.

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Cummins as Australia's first ever fast bowling captain has always been on the top of everything. He stated, "Yeah, great to see. Should happen more. New Zealand series last year was good with Tim Southee as captain as well. Yeah, I don't think it really changes too much. It's one of those rare things. Looking forward to seeing how he goes about his work out there, but as a fan of fast bowling, it's always good to see."

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Bumrah on the other hand praised Pat Cummins and credited him for leading the Australian side incredibly well."I have always advocated for pacers being captains. They are tactically better. Pat has done a phenomenal job. There are a lot of models in the past as well. Kapil Dev and lot of other captains in the past. Hopefully a start of a new tradition," Bumrah said ahead of the match.

Both pacers will have a crucial role to play in the opening Test match. Who will win the battle!