With the IPL 2021 resumption slated in the UAE from September, BCCI was handed another blow as star Australian pacer has reportedly decided not to play in the remaining Kolkata Knight Riders' matches.

With no cricket for up to a month before they fly to West Indies for two white-ball series, the Aussies are discovering novel ways, including using towels, to keep fit during the phase.

28-year-old Cummins, who has returned from India following postponement of Indian Premier League (IPL) and is quarantining here, added that bowling on Indian pitches is a challenge to which a pacer has to adjust.

Cummins, who was last seen in action during the recently-suspended IPL 2021, conducted a Question & Answer session on his YouTube channel.

IPL was postponed earlier this month following the emergence of Covid-19 cases in the bio-secure environment of the league.

Cummins however, refused to predict the winner, saying the June 18-22 match is a one-off Test and is hard to predict.

Following criticism in Australian media over alleged involvement in the 2018 Ball-tampering scandal, Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon came together to quash such rumours in a joint statement.

Chappell's views are in contrast to Paine, who recently said he will have no qualms about former skipper Smith returning to the job whenever he chooses to retire.

The postponement of IPL 2021 after multiple cases of COVID-19 inside the bio-bubble has led to a question mark on whether the marquee ICC event should be held in India.

Cummins said that he would wait for complete clarity on the issue before taking a decision on how and when to fly back.

With India battling a devastating health crisis, the 27-year-old pacer had last Monday announced to make the donation for procurement of oxygen supplies for the hospitals which are struggling in the face of rise in COVID cases.

There's been a debate whether the IPL should continue when India is facing a severe health crisis as thousands of people are dying of the virus.

Cummins, who is presently in India for the 14th season of the Indian Premier League also urged fellow IPL cricketer to help India in time of need.

While Russell hammered 54 from 22, Cummins finished with a 34-ball 66 in a stiff chase at Wankhede.

Gill hit a counter-attacking 91 in the second innings of the fourth and final Test in Brisbane, something that set up India's epic chase of 328 at the Gabba en route to their 2-1 series triumph.

Cummins believes that Pant is "always good to watch," adding that very few players can make such an impact in a game as he does.

The 27-year-old is one of the most expensive foreign players in the popular league. Kolkata Knight Riders had shelled out a whopping Rs 15.50 crore for him in the 2019 IPL players' auction.

Cummins, who was Australia vice-captain for the four-match Test series, said Pujara turned out to be the deciding factor with his rock solid performances with the bat.

Watch: Ajinkya Rahane's attempt of an all-out attack was short-lived with the stand-in Indian skipper falling prey to Pat Cummins' bouncer in the 57th over. 

While Ashiwn and Vihari handled the Aussie pace attack and spin wizardry of Nathan Lyon pretty well, Ashwin admitted that the pitch was of no help in the partnership especially with Pat Cummins coming at them with all his mights.