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Pat Cummins

A right-arm fast bowler known for his accuracy, consistent line and length, Australian international cricketer Pat Cummins is regarded as one of the greatest Test bowlers of his generation.

In 2021, Cummins was appointed captain of the Australian Test team. Under his leadership, the team won prestigious titles including the Ashes and the World Test Championship.

During the 2024 IPL auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) acquired him for ₹20.5 crore, and he currently serves as the franchise's captain. SRH retained him for the 2025 IPL season for ₹18 crore.

Cummins made his Test debut at just 18 years of age in 2011. His international debut came in T20Is first against South Africa on October 13, 2011, followed by his ODI debut against the same opponent on October 19, 2011.

As of January 2023, Cummins was ranked the world's number-one Test bowler in the ICC rankings. He has been part of Australian teams that won multiple global tournaments – the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, and 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, while captaining the side to victory in both the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship and the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

In his personal life, Cummins got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Becky Boston in February 2020, and they married on August 1, 2022. The couple has a son and a daughter.

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Mitchell Starc revisits 2018 ball-tampering controversy after Khawaja's explosive claims

Mitchell Starc has stood by his account of Australia's 2018 ball-tampering scandal after Usman Khawaja claimed the entire team knew about the plot. Starc also addressed his 2021 statement and his relationship with his former teammate.

Pat Cummins hints at Australia Test shake-up, is Labuschagne finally in trouble?

Australia's 2-1 series defeat against South Africa has put the Test side under scrutiny, with Pat Cummins hinting at possible personnel changes. Marnus Labuschagne's prolonged lean run could leave him particularly vulnerable.

Australia need couple of weeks to digest South Africa series defeat: Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins admitted Australia will need a couple of weeks to digest their 2-1 Test series defeat against South Africa after surrendering their advantage following a dominant start.

Starc six-wicket haul sparks Australia fightback as South Africa collapse on Day 1

Mitchell Starc claimed six wickets as Australia fought back from a disastrous start to bowl South Africa out for 329 on the opening day of the decisive third Test at Newlands on Tuesday.

Matt Renshaw hurts South Africa with bat and ball as Australia near Durban Test win

SA vs AUS, 1st Test Day 4: Matt Renshaw starred with scores of 190 and 82 before claiming his maiden Test wicket to put Australia on the brink of victory against South Africa in Durban. Chasing 421, the hosts ended Day 4 at 102 for 4, needing a major rearguard effort to save the Test.

Australia seize advantage on Day 3 as South Africa face uphill task at Durban

Australia's bowling attack put South Africa under pressure on Day 3 of the first Test at Kingsmead, reducing the hosts to 238/8 at stumps. Pat Cummins took three wickets, while Steve Smith broke the Test record for most catches with his 222nd catch.

Steve Smith rewrites Test record books, surpasses Joe Root for most catches as fielder

Steve Smith surpassed Joe Root to become the leading catcher among fielders in Test cricket, taking his tally to 221 catches against South Africa in Durban. However, after scoring just 25 in Australia's first innings, Smith will be looking to make amends with the bat in the second innings.

Matt Renshaw’s heroic 190 gives Australia upper hand in Durban Test

SA vs AUS, 1st Test: Matt Renshaw smashed a career-best 190 off 397 balls to rescue Australia from 124 for six and guide them to 390 all out against South Africa in the Durban Test. South Africa reached 27 for one in reply before bad light halted play, leaving Australia with the upper hand.

No Sandpaper jeers for Steve Smith, but South Africa's pacers turn up the heat

Steve Smith returned to South Africa without the taunts many had expected, but the hosts' pacers put Australia under pressure in Durban. Australia reached Stumps at 187/6 after Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw added an unbeaten 50-plus partnership.

Tell your story: Pat Cummins unfazed by Sandpaper gate revelations in Khawaja's book

Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja is free to tell his story and is unfazed about the prospect of having new sandpaper gate revelations coming to light in the former Australia opener's autobiography.

8 years on from Sandpapergate, Australia chase redemption in South Africa Tests

Australia return to South Africa for the first time since the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, with the top two WTC sides set for a high-stakes three-Test series. South Africa will begin their homecoming as world champions, while Australia eye redemption after their defeat in last year's WTC final.

SA vs AUS: South African broadcaster stokes sandpaper fire with full scandal video

SuperSport has republished the full Cape Town ball-tampering footage before Australia's Test return to South Africa. The incident, known as the sandpaper gate, has been the centre of attention as Australia play a Test in South Africa for the first time since the scandal.

Wasim Akram worried over Imran Khan’s health in prison: I miss him a lot

Wasim Akram has expressed concern over Imran Khan’s health, stressing that there can be no compromise despite the former Pakistan captain’s imprisonment. Javed Miandad, Pat Cummins, Brian Lara and 22 former international captains have also raised concerns over Imran’s treatment and medical care.

Basic humanity for a legend: Brian Lara makes emotional plea for Imran Khan's care

Brian Lara has called for Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and compassion and asked for the Pakistan legend to get proper medical care. Lara becomes the latest former cricketer to ask for the humane treatment of Khan, who has been imprisoned since 2023.

Treat Imran Khan with dignity: Pat Cummins joins Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev in plea

Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed Greg Chappell’s concerns over Imran Khan’s health, calling for the former Pakistan captain to be treated with dignity and given proper medical care and family access.

Bangladesh return to Australia after 23 years, with little hope but nothing to lose

Bangladesh return to Australia after 23 years with little expectation but nothing to lose against a formidable Australian side. Despite a bruising warm-up defeat and the absence of Nahid Rana, they will hope their preparation and returning key players can help them challenge Australia.

Bazball is dead? Pat Cummins responds to question with brutally cold words

Pat Cummins dismissed questions about the apparent end of England’s Bazball era with a blunt response ahead of Australia’s Test series against Bangladesh. With Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes stepping away, England have entered a new chapter.

Australia pull out big guns in Darwin Test: Cummins, Hazlewood, Starc start vs BAN

Australia have pulled out the big guns for the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all named in the XI as the hosts begin a packed Test schedule in full strength.

Pat Cummins returns as Australia pick full-strength squad for Bangladesh Tests

AUS vs BAN: Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon have returned to Australia's 13-man squad for the two-Test World Test Championship series against Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay.

Why Shivang Kumar isn't rushing his India dream after breakthrough IPL season

Shivang Kumar did not even attend two Sunrisers Hyderabad trials. Yet, by the end of his debut IPL season, the left-arm wrist-spinner had become a trusted member of Pat Cummins' XI. In an exclusive interaction with IndiaToday.in, Shivang said he is in no rush to realise his India dream, choosing instead to focus on learning, improving, and making the most of the opportunities coming his way.

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