Pat Cummins Mother: Australian skipper Pat Cummins’ mother passes away. Check details

Australian skipper Pat Cummins has passed away on Friday after battling a prolonged illness in Sydney. Australia’s men’s cricket team currently playing the 4th Border Gavaskar Trophy test match is seen donning black armbands as a tribute to captain Pat Cummins’ mother, who passed away overnight.

Cricket Australia expressed their condolences to Pat Cummins and his family and extended their sympathies on behalf of Australian cricket. The team will wear the armbands on day two of the fourth Test against India as a mark of respect.

Pat Cummins Mother was battling breast cancer

Pat Cummins’ mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and had been fighting a serious illness in recent weeks. The BCCI also released a statement expressing their sadness at the passing of Pat Cummins’ mother and offering their thoughts and prayers to him and his family during this difficult period. Check BCCI tweet for Cummins’ mother,

On behalf of Indian Cricket, we express our sadness at the passing away of Pat Cummins mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family in this difficult period ?

— BCCI (@BCCI) March 10, 2023

The use of black armbands in cricket is a way to pay respect and honor the memory of someone who has passed away. Cricket Australia’s official twitter handle also expressed their sorrow and posted condolences for Cummins’ mother,

We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight. On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends. The Australian Men's team will today wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) March 10, 2023

Pat Cummins is one of the most talented fast bowlers in the world, and his mother’s passing is undoubtedly a great loss to him and his family. However, the support shown by Cricket Australia, the BCCI, and the entire cricket community is a testament to the strong bonds and camaraderie that exist in the sport.

The use of black armbands is just one example of the many ways that cricket players and teams show their respect and appreciation for their fellow players and the game itself. It is a tradition that is deeply ingrained in the sport, and it is a reminder that cricket is more than just a game – it is a community that supports and cares for each other.

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