Australian captain, Pat Cummins decided to skip the last and final decider ODI game between Australia and Pakistan, to attend a Coldplay concert with his wife in Sydney. He was released for the third ODI alongside four other players, including Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Starc.
Australia suffered a defeat in the series-deciding third ODI, resulting in a 2-1 series loss to the visiting Pakistan team. Despite competitive performances in the earlier matches, Australia couldn’t secure the win in the final game, allowing Pakistan to clinch the series on Australian soil.
Fast-bowler Pat Cummins played a crucial role in the win against Pakistan during the first ODI in Melbourne. In the low-scoring chase of 204 runs, Cummins contributed an unbeaten 32 off 31 balls, guiding Australia to victory. He also claimed two wickets, adding to his impactful performance.
In the second ODI, Australia faced another batting collapse, and this time, even Cummins couldn’t turn things around, scoring just 13 runs off 17 balls lower down the order. He went wicketless with the ball as Pakistan secured a dominant nine-wicket victory, leveling the series.
Becky, Pat Cummins’ wife, shared a snap from the Coldplay concert on her Instagram story, captioning it with, “Excitement levels are high.”
The photo captured their enthusiasm for the event, as the couple enjoyed a night out together. Her post gave fans a glimpse into their evening, which they spent soaking in the energy of the live music just before Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy preparations kicked off.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke criticizes Pat Cummins for attending Coldplay concert
On November 10, Sunday, Pakistan cricket team led by Mohammad Rizwan clinched the ODI series 2-1 against Australia in their home. The visitors did a great comeback in the series, after losing the first ODI in a tight run chase. Michael Clarke expressed strong disapproval of Pat Cummins attending a Coldplay concert, questioning his priorities as Australia faced a crucial ODI series.
He stated, “I’m just a bit confused, so 11 days between now and the first Test, why can’t the Aussie boys who are part of this Test series play in the one-dayer.” Clarke concluded “They are going to go to training and get flogged. If Australia had won the first two games, then you can understand why they rest their big fish, but it was series on the line.”
The decision to rest key players, including Pat Cummins, backfired as Pakistan triumphed in the second ODI and went on to defeat a depleted Australian team in the series-deciding match, ultimately clinching the series. With several key players missing, including Cummins, Australia struggled to maintain their competitive edge, allowing Pakistan to capitalize on the opportunity.
