Pat Cummins’ mother Maria, first from left. She was suffering from breast cancer.

The mother of Pat Cummins, the regular captain of the Australia team, passed away. His mother was ill for a long time. He had breast cancer. She was in palliative care for the last few days. For this reason, Pat Cummins left the India tour midway and returned to Australia. He returned to his mother after the second Test.

Cricket Australia gave information
Cricket Australia shared this sad news with fans on social media on Friday morning. Cricket Australia has written in its post that we are deeply saddened by the death of Maria Cummins. On behalf of Cricket Australia, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Pat Cummins family and friends. The Australian men’s team will take to the field today wearing black armbands as a mark of respect. At the same time, to inform the players of the team, the coach of the team gathered the players in the ground before the start of the match.

The Australian cricket coach gathered the players before the start of the match in Ahmedabad and informed about the death of Pat Cummins’ mother.

BCCI also expressed condolences
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has also expressed grief over the demise of Pat Cummins’ mother. BCCI has written in its post that our prayers are with him and his family in this hour of grief.

Steve Smith is captaining in the absence of Pat Cummins
Steve Smith is leading the Australian team in the absence of Pat Cummins. Pat Cummins returned home after the Delhi Test due to ill health of his mother. It was expected that he would return before the third Test. But Pat Cummins could not return in the third Test due to his mother’s ill health. Australia defeated India in this test. At the same time, Steve Smith is captaining the team in the fourth Test being played in Ahmedabad. The Australian Prime Minister and the Indian Prime Minister had also reached Ahmedabad on the first day of this test.