Pat Cummins, the current captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With 13 wickets in 11 matches, Cummins has played a pivotal role in SRH’s success, leading them to the fourth spot in the points table.
Cummins’ journey in the IPL began with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he was part of the title-winning team in 2014. In a recent video that has gone viral, Cummins reminisces about the unforgettable experience of winning the IPL with KKR.
“We won in 2014. A couple of days after the final, we went back to Kolkata, went to the stadium, just to do a kind of a walking fanfare. And the stadium was packed. It was about 80-90 thousand people just waving back at the team and the streets were lined with a few hundred thousand people just to get a glimpse of the team,” Cummins recalls.
He adds, “And then you know you back home and your missus doesn’t even look at you. It’s like hang on, I had half a million people two days ago.”
Cummins’ words paint a vivid picture of the immense adulation and support that IPL teams receive in India. The IPL has become a cultural phenomenon, capturing the hearts and minds of millions of fans across the country.
Cummins’ leadership has been instrumental in SRH’s resurgence this season. The team has won six of their 11 matches and is well-positioned to qualify for the playoffs. Cummins’ ability to inspire his teammates and create a winning environment has been crucial to SRH’s success.
As SRH prepares to face Lucknow Super Giants in their next match, Cummins will be looking to continue his impressive form and guide his team to another victory. With his experience, skill, and determination, Cummins is poised to play a major role in SRH’s quest for the IPL title.
