Pat Cummins: News
Pat Cummins is an international cricket player from Australia who is serving as the vice-captain for the Australian national cricket team, as of 2021. The fast bowler and the right-handed batsman captains as well as plays domestic cricket for New South Wales. Cummins was born on May 8, 1993, in New South Wales. He has played 34 Test matches and 69 ODIs in his cricket career. Cummins used to play junior cricket for the Glenbrook Blaxland Cricket Club. He emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the 2010-11 KFC T20 Big Bash League and was declared Man of the Match. His first-class debut came in March 2011 against Tasmania where he took his first four-wicket haul. In 2014, Cummins was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Delhi Daredevils bought him before IPL 2017 and Mumbai Indians bought him during the 2018 IPL auction. However, KKR bought him again in the 2020 IPL auction which made him one of the most expensive overseas players in the history of IPL auction.
04 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC Final, Pat Cummins vs Mohammed Shami: Statistical comparison
India and Australia will meet in the high-voltage ICC World Test Championship final, which gets underway on June 7 at London's Kennington Oval.
02 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC Final: Decoding Rohit Sharma's numbers against Pat Cummins
Eyes will be on Rohit Sharma as India meet Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting on June 7 at London's Kennington Oval.
02 Jun 2023
Australian Cricket TeamDecoding Australia's probable XI for WTC Final
Australia will take on India in the high-voltage ICC World Test Championship final.
02 Jun 2023
Australian Cricket TeamWTC Final: Decoding Australia's road to the summit clash
Australia will look to add another ICC trophy to their cabinet as they meet India in the World Test Championship final at London's Kennington Oval, starting on June 7.
01 Jun 2023
Australian Cricket TeamInteresting stats of Australia's bowling quartet in Test cricket
Australia were the first side to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship final 2021-23.
31 May 2023
Virat KohliHow does Virat Kohli fare against Australia's pace trio (Tests)?
Indian batter Virat Kohli is back to his best. Although his team Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to reach the playoffs, he finished with two consecutive centuries.
02 May 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipICC Test Rankings: India reclaim top spot, dethrone Australia
India have reclaimed the top spot the in the ICC Test Rankings after displacing Australia in the annual rankings update.
19 Apr 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipPat Cummins to lead 17-member Australia squad in WTC final
Pat Cummins will lead a 17-member Australia squad in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final, starting on June 7 at the Oval.
14 Mar 2023
Steve SmithSmith to captain Australia in ODIs as Cummins stays home
Steve Smith will continue his captaincy stint for Australia a little longer as he has been named the skipper for the ODI series against India.
10 Mar 2023
India vs Australia CricketPat Cummins' mother passes away, Team Australia to sport black-armbands
In an unfortunate development, Pat Cummins' mother Maria has passed away after battling a prolonged illness.
08 Mar 2023
Ravichandran AshwinICC Test Rankings: Ashwin and Anderson share top spot
India's Ravichandran Ashwin and England pacer James Anderson share the top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.
06 Mar 2023
Steve SmithPat Cummins to miss 4th India Test, Smith to lead
Steve Smith will continue to lead Australia in the fourth and final Test against India as Pat Cummins remains at home with his ill mother.
06 Mar 2023
Steve SmithSteve Smith vs Pat Cummins: Decoding their stats as captain
Australia are likely to miss the services of their regular skipper Pat Cummins in the final Test against India, starting March 9.
24 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketPat Cummins to miss Indore Test due to mother's illness
In a major blow to Australia, Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the third Test of the four-match series against India, starting March 1.
22 Feb 2023
ICC Test RankingsJames Anderson scripts history, becomes number one ranked Test bowler
England pacer James Anderson is the new number-one ranked bowler in the latest ICC Test Rankings.
20 Feb 2023
Josh HazlewoodIND vs AUS: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Test series
In a major blow for Team Australia, Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the ongoing four-match Test series against India.
20 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIND vs AUS, Pat Cummins returns home: Here's why
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is set to fly back home midway through the ongoing four-match Test series against India to attend to a 'serious family health issue'.
17 Feb 2023
Australian Cricket TeamWho is Australian spinner Matthew Kuhnemann? Here are his stats
Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann made his Test debut in the ongoing second game against India.
17 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia opt to bat
India are up against Australia in the second Test of the four-match series.
16 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
India are gearing up to host Australia in the second game of the four-match series.
09 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIND vs AUS, 1st Test: Pat Cummins elects to bat
India are up against Australia in the opener of the four-match Test series at home.
08 Feb 2023
Aaron FinchPlayers who can succeed Aaron Finch as Australia's T20I captain
Aaron Finch's retirement from international cricket has vacated the position of Australia's T20I skipper.
05 Feb 2023
Cheteshwar PujaraDecoding Cheteshwar Pujara's performance versus Pat Cummins in Tests: Stats
India's Cheteshwar Pujara will face Aussie quick Pat Cummins in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, commencing on February 9.
05 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIndia vs Australia, Test series 2023: Decoding key player battles
India and Australia are gearing up to cross swords in an all-important four-match Test series, starting February 9.
04 Feb 2023
Cameron GreenIND vs AUS: Cameron Green won't bowl in first Test
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green won't be bowling in the opening Test versus India, confirmed team skipper Pat Cummins.
11 Jan 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia announce 18-member squad for India Test series: Details here
Australia have announced their 18-member squad for the high-voltage four-Test series versus hosts India.
08 Jan 2023
South Africa Cricket TeamAUS vs SA, Test series: Smith, Cummins dominate the show
Australia and South Africa saw the third Test end in a draw as the hosts sealed an emphatic 2-0 series win.
08 Jan 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia vs South Africa, 3rd Test ends in draw: Stats
The third and final Test between South Africa and Australia ended in a draw, thanks to the weather gods.
07 Jan 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAUS vs SA: Hazlewood, Cummins take charge on Day 4
Aussie bowlers dominated Day 4 of the ongoing third and final Test against South Africa at SCG.
02 Jan 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAUS vs SA, 3rd Test: Preview, stats, Fantasy XI
Stakes will be incredibly high when Australia and South Africa lock horns in the third and final Test of the series, starting January 4.
25 Dec 2022
Kagiso RabadaPresenting the best bowling spells of 2022 (Test cricket)
2022 has indeed been a delight for cricket fans as several magnificent matches were played across formats.
14 Dec 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Notable absentees from the auction list
All 10 franchises are gearing up as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 mini auction approaches.
12 Dec 2022
Josh HazlewoodAUS vs SA: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of 1st Test
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood will miss the first Test against South Africa, starting December 17 at the Gabba, Brisbane.
09 Dec 2022
Josh HazlewoodJosh Hazlewood could miss South Africa Test series: Here's why
Australia pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood could miss the upcoming Test series against South Africa.
07 Dec 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamAUS vs WI: Steven Smith replaces injured Cummins as captain
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the second and final Test against West Indies, starting December 8.
02 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamPat Cummins completes 200 Test wickets: Key stats
Pat Cummins completed 200 Test wickets during the opening Test against West Indies.
27 Nov 2022
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia vs West Indies, Tests: Here is the statistical preview
Australia are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting November 30.
23 Nov 2022
Justin LangerJustin Langer slams players for leaking information; CA hits back
Justin Langer has once again made headlines with controversial statements regarding Australian players.
16 Nov 2022
Australia vs England CricketAustralia vs England, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Australia are gearing up to host England in the first of the three-match ODI series on Thursday (November 17).
15 Nov 2022
Cricket NewsAustralian pacer Pat Cummins to skip IPL 2023: Here's why
Aussie seamer Pat Cummins has decided to skip the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition.
18 Oct 2022
Australian Cricket TeamPat Cummins appointed Australia men's ODI captain: Details here
Pat Cummins has been handed the reins for the Australia men's ODI team.
19 Sep 2022
Ricky PontingWho will be Australia's next ODI captain? Ricky Ponting answers
Aaron Finch recently called time on his ODI career.
24 Jun 2022
Josh HazlewoodAustralia beat Sri Lanka in 5th ODI: Key stats
Australia overcame Sri Lanka in the fifth and final ODI on Friday.
16 Jun 2022
Australian Cricket TeamSri Lanka stun Australia in 2nd ODI: Report and stats
The Australian cricket team was beaten by Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Thursday.
13 May 2022
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2022: Pat Cummins ruled out of remaining matches
In a major development, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) speedster Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.
29 Apr 2022
Adam ZampaSL vs Australia: Cummins to miss T20Is; Starc, Hazlewood return
Australia on Monday announced squads for their upcoming multi-format series in Sri Lanka, comprising three T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests.
28 Apr 2022
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2022, Southee vs Cummins at KKR: Decoding the numbers
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on a four-match losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.
06 Apr 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2022: KKR hand MI a third successive defeat
Mumbai Indians haven't yet opened their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.
23 Mar 2022
Pakistan vs Australia Cricket3rd Test, Day 3: Pakistan in trouble versus Australia
Australia have taken a significant advantage over Pakistan on Day 3 of the third Test.
22 Feb 2022
David WarnerAustralia's Test stars to miss white-ball leg of Pakistan tour
Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday named a 16-man squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, starting March 29.
12 Feb 2022
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2022 Auction: Cummins bought by KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders got back Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins in the IPL 2022 Auction on Saturday.
07 Feb 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)Indian Premier League: Seven most expensive buys in auction
The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to kick off in the last week of March.
06 Feb 2022
Mitchell JohnsonMitchell Johnson blames Pat Cummins for Justin Langer's exit
Former Australian seamer Mitchell Johnson, on Sunday, slammed Pat Cummins for his refusal to back Justin Langer as head coach.
22 Jan 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL auction: 5 foreign players who could start bidding war
With Indian Premier League mega auction set to be held next month, most of the teams must have already finalized their buying strategy and the players they would like to add to their squad.
28 Dec 2021
Test CricketPat Cummins vs Glenn McGrath: Statistical comparison (after 36 Tests)
Pat Cummins led Australia to victory in the third Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
27 Dec 2021
Australia vs England CricketAshes, MCG Test: England reduced to 31/4 in final session
England bounced back on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
26 Dec 2021
England Cricket TeamAshes 2021-22, 3rd Test: Key takeaways from Day 1
Australia dominated the scenes against England on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG on Sunday.
18 Dec 2021
Australia vs England CricketPat Cummins likely to play Boxing Day Test: Details here
Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins is set to play the Boxing Day Test against England, starting December 26.
16 Dec 2021
Australian Cricket TeamPat Cummins ruled out of Adelaide Test, Smith leads Australia
Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the ongoing Day/Night Test of the 2021/22 Ashes at the Adelaide Oval.
11 Dec 2021
England Cricket TeamThe Ashes, Australia beat England in first Test: Records broken
Australia beat England by nine wickets in the first Ashes Test on Day 4 in Brisbane.
08 Dec 2021
Cricket NewsAshes 2021/22, Day 1: England dismissed for 147; Cummins shines
The Australian bowlers decimated England's batting line-up on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.
08 Dec 2021
Cricket NewsAshes 2021/22: Australian skipper Pat Cummins takes historic five-wicket haul
Australia's newly-appointed skipper Pat Cummins took a historic five-wicket haul on the opening day of the Ashes series opener at the Gabba.
26 Nov 2021
Test CricketPat Cummins appointed Australia's Test captain
Australian fast boiwler Pat Cummins has been appointed captain of the Test team.
26 Apr 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!COVID-19: Pat Cummins donates $50,000 to PM Cares Fund
In a major development, Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has contributed $50,000 to the PM Cares Fund in the fight against COVID-19.
17 Apr 2021
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2021: Decoding the performance of Pat Cummins against RCB
Australian pacer Pat Cummins returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season after the eastern giants spent heavily on him in the auction.
09 Jan 2021
Cricket: News, Stats and more!'Have to bat in the manner I know', says Pujara
India's senior batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was amongst the runs on Day 3 of the ongoing SCG Test against Australia.
29 Dec 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!MCG Test, Day 4: Australia bundled out in first session
All-rounder Cameron Green's handy knock helped Australia delay the defeat in the first session on Day 4 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test.
17 Dec 2020
Indian Cricket TeamAustralia vs India, 1st Test: Day 1 Session 1 report
Australia have started strongly against India on Day 1 of the first Test at the Adelaide Oval.
15 Dec 2020
Rahul DravidAustralia vs India, Test series: Interesting stats from the rivalry
After the conclusion of warm-up games, Australia and India are all set to square-off in the historic Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
30 Nov 2020
David WarnerD'Arcy Short replaces Warner, Cummins rested for white-ball games
Senior players David Warner and Pat Cummins will miss the rest of Australia's white-ball matches against India.
12 Nov 2020
Tim PainePucovski, Green named in Australia Test squad for India series
Australia have included youngsters Will Pucovski and Cameron Green in a 17-member Test squad for their upcoming series against India.
01 Nov 2020
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR stay alive as RR get knocked out: Records broken
Kolkata Knight Riders overcame Rajasthan Royals in match number 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season.
13 Oct 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Rating the performance of the costliest players in IPL 2020
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction was held on December 2019.
26 Sep 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Key takeaways from the opening week of IPL 2020
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 season started on September 19 and a week has passed by.
05 Sep 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Australia back Marcus Stoinis to become finisher like MS Dhoni
Australian fast bowler and vice-captain Pat Cummins, on Saturday, indicated that the team will persist with Marcus Stoinis in the limited-overs set-up.
12 Jun 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins: Statistical comparison (international cricket)
Jasprit Bumrah has been the linchpin of Indian bowling attack across formats, ever since he burst on to the international circuit.
27 May 2020
Indian Premier League (IPL)Pat Cummins backs IPL if T20 World Cup is delayed
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) would be a "great fit" for the October window if the ICC T20 World Cup is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
23 May 2020
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Australia need to outwit Pujara: Pat Cummins
Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins believes Cheteshwar Pujara will be a potential threat for the bowlers when India tour Down Under for the Test series.