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'I'd just say to him, 'stay at home'': AUS great feels Pat Cummins won't return for remain Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests

Australia captain Pat Cummins had gone back home to be with his ailing mother and is set to miss the third Test in India.

Published on: Feb 25, 2023, 20:09:11 IST
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Australia captain Pat Cummins had to leave for home halfway through the team's Test tour of India to be with his ailing mother. The 29-year-old fast bowler is set to miss the third Test and Steve Smith will be leading the team in his stead with Australia looking to bounce back after losing the first two matches of the four-Test series.

FILE PHOTO: Australia captain Pat Cummins, pictured here reacting after the  second cricket test against India in New Delhi, February 19, 2023 REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo (REUTERS)
FILE PHOTO: Australia captain Pat Cummins, pictured here reacting after the second cricket test against India in New Delhi, February 19, 2023 REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo (REUTERS)

A number of voices from both the Indian and Australian sides expressed support for Cummins in the wake of the news and former fast bowler Jason Gillespie feels that it is better if the skipper doesn't return to India and spend whatever time he can with his family.

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It wouldn't surprise me if we didn't see him on this tour [again]," Gillespie told Summer Grandstand on Saturday. “If I was in charge, I'd probably just say to him, 'stay at home'. With all due respect, the series is gone, we can't win the series, there's (more) series coming up this year, moving forward, it might just be a really good opportunity for Pat Cummins to spend important time, precious time, with close family and friends,” he said.

 
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