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.
T20 World Cup 2026: Australia captain Mitchell Marsh set his priorities straight, saying that he wants to win the T20 World Cup 2026 title. Marsh also backed the Aussies pace attack despite the absence of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.
Australia's spin bowling coach Daniel Vettori admitted that they face a challenging situation on Day 4 as South Africa require 69 runs to win the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 with eight wickets in hand. However, he didn't rule out the possibility of their bowlers triggering South Africa's collapse if they find conducive conditions to bowl in.
Australia captain Pat Cummins said that he was delighted with his team crossing the 200-run lead in the second innings of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. Australia finished Day 2 at 144/8, leading by 218 runs at the end of the day’s play.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has acknowledged that it's going to be tough for their team to face Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025. However, the Proteas captain has faith in his team's strength to come out on top of in the all-important clash beginning from June 20 at the Lord's.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has fired a warning to South Africa ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2025, saying that there's no fear of failure in their side ahead of the big clash. South Africa and Australia are set to lock horns in the WTC final from June 11 at Lord's.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Simon Helmot said that their team will always look to be positive and aggressive following a 42-run win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). SRH registered their fifth win of the season as Ishan Kishan starred with an unbeaten 94* (48).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opening batter Philip Salt said that the team is only looking forward to the next game and isn't thinking too much about where they'd finish on the points table.
SRH bowler Jaydev Unadkat feels that always aiming to score 200-plus runs can't be the norm in the IPL any more after the loss to GT. Hyderabad's season has been an underwhelming one, as they have struggled to replicate their form from 2024.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori said that their team failed to analyse the conditions against Mumbai Indians (MI) and were presented with a different surface than what they usually get in Hyderabad. SRH lost their second successive game against MI by seven wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Simon Helmot is hoping for their team to make a turnaround in the second half of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The Pat Cummins-led side is reeling at ninth spot with two wins from seven matches and will next take on Mumbai Indians in their home den.
IPL 2025: As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to lock horns in Match 14 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), we asked AI to predict the winner of the highly anticipated clash and got some interesting answers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach Ryan Cook has said that the team is bound to have mixed performances with their all-out aggressive approach. However, they will continue to bat the same way and will look to put the bowlers under pressure
England captain Jos Buttler has claimed that they will not be taking Australia lightly during their Champions Trophy encounter in Lahore on February 22. The Aussies are without the likes of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Mitchell Marsh due to injuries.
Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed that he didn't realise that his team had won everything in Test cricket after the 3-1 series win against India.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia captain Pat Cummins revealed that the decision to drop Mitchell Marsh out of the playing XI for the New Year Test in Sydney was based on his form in the ongoing series.
Border Gavaskar Trophy, AUS vs IND: Captain Pat Cummins rated the Melbourne Test win against India amongst Australia's top Test triumphs. On Monday, Australia beat India by 184 runs at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to take a 1-0 series lead.
India landed a stinging first punch in Perth, beginning the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a high. India hammered Australia by 295 runs, handing the hosts their first-ever loss at the Optus Stadium in Perth. In the latest episode of the Sledging Room Podcast, we discuss the sweet start to the five-Test series.
AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Pat Cummins said that Australia were not up to the mark in the Perth Test against India. Australia went 0-1 down in the five-match series after losing by 295 runs at the Optus Stadium. Cummins also talked about the challenge of making a comeback in the Day-Night Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins lauded the longevity and talent of Mitchell Starc and David Warner after their Super 8 game against Bangladesh. Cummins said that both have been at the top of their game for more than a decade.
SRH assistant coach Simon Helmot has lauded SRH captain Pat Cummins for his approach in the IPL. Helmot has said that Cummins is practical, humble and empathetic towards his peers.
