Australian cricketer Pat Cummins has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the third Test against India in order to be with his mother who is seriously ill.
Cummins, who is the vice-captain of the Australian team, made the announcement on Wednesday that he would be leaving the Test series in order to be with his mother who is currently in hospital. The 26-year-old said that he was “devastated” to have to leave the team but that his mother’s health was his priority.
The decision to withdraw from the Test has been met with an outpouring of support from the cricketing community. Cummins’ teammates, opponents, and fans have all expressed their best wishes and support for him and his family during this difficult time.
Cummins’ withdrawal from the Test is a huge blow for the Australian team, who are already without Steve Smith and David Warner due to their suspensions for ball tampering. Cummins has been a key member of the team in recent years, and his absence will be felt in the third Test.
Cummins’ decision to be with his mother during her illness is an admirable one, and shows that family comes first. His commitment to his mother’s wellbeing is a reminder that there are more important things in life than cricket.
The cricketing community wishes Cummins and his family all the best during this difficult time.
