Indian actor and 'Date With a Superstar' sensation, Sahiba Balimade headlines during the opening segment of his show when he interviewed the Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins.
A clear acknowledgment of Sahiba Bali
In this episode, Sahiba candidly admitted that Cummins loves India, especially women. He also revealed the cricketer's personal preferences, adding an interesting touch to the experts in question.
“You have a large following in India, especially among women,” said Sahiba. “There is this great sect of women who are very heartbroken over you; me included, my best friend included. He texted me and said, 'Oh, you're meeting Pat Cummins. I'm so jealous of you.' Obviously, everyone knows you are married, but how do you take care of women?”
The Australian ambassador, shocked but composed, replied with a laugh, “I don't know where to start at this point. I don't know, just do my thing.
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What Pat Cummins did is the interest of women
As the conversation continued, Laila Majnu's famous actress pushed forward, asking if Cummins accepts or chooses to ignore the love and appreciation he receives from fans, especially women.
“Not really,” Cummins replied thoughtfully. “I mean, it's funny. In India, obviously you see the fans and the crowds and stuff…”
Sahiba replied, “And they're crazy.”
“And they are crazy,” Cummins agreed, adding, But, I mean, we spend a lot of time as a group, at a hotel, or with family. So, sometimes you don't get a lot of one-on-one interactions. “
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Cummins' married life is devoted to cricket
Cummins tied the knot with an old friend Becky Boston on August 1, 2022. The couple shares a son, adding family stability to the fast-paced life of an international cricketer. Despite his international fame and the attention he gets, Cummins' response reflects his grounded personality and focus on family and cricket.
The right-hander is expected to return to India for the IPL 2025 season, where he will be the captain. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). His leadership in the league will be closely watched, especially as he continues to balance his role as Australia's Test and ODI captain with his commitment to cricket.