Pat Cummins' Mother Maria Dies, Australian Players To Sport Black Armbands On Day 2

10.03.2023 - 07:23 sports.ndtv.com

Maria Cummins, mother of Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, has died after battling a prolonged illness. Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the news through a tweet on Friday morning, ahead of the start of Day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

CA also confirmed that the Australia players will don "black armbands as a mark of respect" for Pat Cummins and his family. "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," CA tweeted.

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.

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