FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 12, 2019 Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of England's Joe Denly Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Having lost their patience, and the plot, against India in the last home series, Australia's resolve to keep calm and carry on was key to their brilliant start to the Ashes, captain Pat Cummins said.
The world's top-ranked test bowler savoured a dream debut as captain, taking seven wickets for the match as Australia stormed to an emphatic nine-wicket win over England on day four of the series-opener at the Gabba on Saturday.
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