BCCI’s message to Pat Cummins: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) on Friday, February 24 sent a message of support to Australia captain Pat Cummins, who returned home to Sydney from Delhi to be with his ailing mother. Cummins led Australia in the first two Tests but he chose not to return for the 3rd Test, starting March 1 in Indore due to the family illness.
While Australia vice-captain Steve Smith will now lead the team in the third Test, it is still unclear whether Cummins will return to India for the fourth Test.
Notably, the wider group of the Australian team was informed about Cummins’s decision on Friday morning during training. Australia have decided to train for a few more days in New Delhi before leaving to Indore on Sunday.
BCCI’s Message to Pat Cummins
On Friday evening, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to their official Twitter handle and said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with @patcummins30 and his entire family during these testing times”.
“I am best being here with my family”
While the star allrounder traveled back to Australia after the six-wicket loss in Delhi, he was expected to return in time for the third Test, as it began nine days after the previous game. However, the 29-year-old explained in a statement on Friday that his mother is seriously ill and is “in palliative care”.
As reported by cricket.com.au, Cummins said, “I have decided against returning to India at this time. I feel I am best being here with my family. I appreciate the overwhelming support I have received from Cricket Australia and my teammates. Thanks for your understanding.”
Cricket Fraternity share their prayers for Cummins and his Family
England Cricket Board via their official Twitter handle share their thoughts and prayers for Cummins and his family:
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