Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has sparked controversy with comments regarding his interactions with Indian fans. In a recent podcast, Cummins claimed to have received numerous requests for financial assistance, including medical bills, from Indian fans during his time in the IPL.
Pat Cummins, who led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to the IPL finals this year, reportedly remarked, “You got to feel them”, implying empathy towards the requests. However, his comments have been met with disappointment and anger from the Indian cricket community and fans on social media.
Many criticize Cummins for being insensitive and disrespectful, particularly considering India’s socio-economic disparities where some requests might be genuine. This comes at a time when the IPL enjoys immense popularity in its 17th edition, with millions of passionate fans across India.
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Cummins’ remarks have cast a shadow over his on-field achievements, potentially straining his relationship with the Indian fanbase. This follows a period of mixed emotions for Indian fans, who witnessed Cummins lead Australia to victory in the ICC ODI World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium last November.
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