Pat Cummins, Australia’s Test and ODI captain, once said that he receives odd requests from Indian supporters, including money for surgery. Pat Cummins is heard making the assertion in a video published on social media, which appears to be from his participation on the Business of Sports podcast in 2013.
The rightarm pacer serving as the recent skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad steered the team to the IPL 2024 final showdown but ended up on the losing side to Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. When it was their turn to bat SRH struggled posting a mere 113 runs in 18.3 overs a target swiftly surpassed by KKR in just 10.3 overs.
In the video, Pat Cummins can be heard on the podcast discussing his thoughts on Indian cricket fans. In a lighthearted tone, he claims:
“Look, some Indian fans find you home address and send you, like receipts from a hospital, saying can you please pay for surgery or can you send some money over. I’ve got a few of them.”
The show’s hosts are surprised by the disclosure, describing the occurrence as unusual and bizarre, which the Australian skipper agrees with. The statement, however, does not appear to have been made in a disparaging manner, since Pat Cummins has frequently stated his admiration for India. In fact, he gave $50,000 to the PM CARES Fund to assist India in its fight against COVID-19.
Pat Cummins led Australia to glory in 2023 WTC and 2023 ODI World Cup
While the accomplished fast bowler narrowly missed lifting the IPL trophy as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad his standout 2023 as Australias leader saw significant triumphs. He steered his team to victory in the World Test Championship and the ODI World Cup in India while also retaining the coveted Ashes title.
Australia triumphed over India with a stunning 209 run victory in the 2023 WTC final at The Oval in London highlighted by Travis Head’s exceptional 163run performance in the first innings. He was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match title. Following this triumph the Aussies secured another win by defeating India by six wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Head scored 130 in 120 overs, while Pat Cummins took the wickets of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer.
After being selected at the IPL 2024 auction for 20.75 crore, the Australian pacer impressed as both captain and bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH was clearly the tournament’s second-best squad, trailing only KKR.