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JE Sports Desk: After the defeat at Headingley, Australian captain Pat Cummins was up against some stern questions from the media. It wasn't surprising that some reporters from the English media were up and about to take a dig at Cummins. However, the fast bowler didn't relent and came up with a straight-forward yet hilarious response.

The reporter asked whether the momentum has shifted to England after Australia's defeat. Here's how the conversation unfolded:

Reporter: As the series heads to Manchester, do you feel that the momentum has shifted in England’s favour?

Cummins: No, I do not think so.

Reporter: Why not?

Cummins: 2-1

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Cummins' side picked up their first defeat of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle when falling to a three-wicket loss to their old foe at Headingley on Sunday, but now have plenty of time to ponder what went wrong ahead of the next Test of an absorbing series at Old Trafford from July 19.

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"I think this game ebbed and flowed the whole way through, whereas that one in 2019 we were ahead for most of it. We're all kind of used to it - playing cricket there's normally a winner and a loser. We've had a wonderful run up until now, winning the first three matches this tour [including the WTC Final against India].

"It's a shame, and it's one of the games you look at and everyone thinks you could have done something just a little bit different that might have contributed to a different result. But we've all played enough cricket, so [we will] brush this one off and make sure we get ready for Manchester," he said.

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The visitors expect to have all-rounder Cameron Green and experienced seamer Josh Hazlewood available for selection after they missed the third Test, while a re-shuffle at the top of the batting order could also be on the cards as Australia attempt to add to their 2-1 series lead.