Indian actress and ‘Date With a Superstar’ host, Sahiba Bali, made headlines during the inaugural episode of her show when she interviewed Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins.
Sahiba Bali’s candid confession
During the episode, Sahiba candidly acknowledged the massive fan following Cummins enjoys in India, particularly among women. She also revealed her own admiration for the cricketer, adding a playful touch to the otherwise professional interview.
“There’s a huge fan following of yours in India, particularly among women,” said Sahiba. “There’s this huge, huge sect of women who absolutely have crushes on you; me included, my best friend included. She messaged me saying, ‘Oh, you’re meeting Pat Cummins. I’m so jealous of you.’ Obviously, everyone knows that you’re married, but how do you cater to female attention?”
The Australian skipper, caught off guard but maintaining his composure, responded with a laugh, “I don’t even know where to begin with that one. I don’t know, just do my thing.”
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Pat Cummins’ reaction to female attention
As the conversation progressed, the Laila Majnu-fame actress pushed further, asking if Cummins acknowledges or chooses to ignore the love and admiration he receives from fans, especially women.
“Not really,” Cummins replied thoughtfully. “I mean, it’s funny. In India, you obviously see the fans and the crowds and stuff…”
Sahiba interjected, “And they’re crazy.”
“And they are crazy,” Cummins agreed, adding, “But, I mean, we spend most of the time as a team, at the hotel, or with family. So, sometimes you don’t get too much of the one-on-one kind of interaction.”
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Cummins married life and cricket commitments
Cummins tied the knot with his longtime partner Becky Boston on August 1, 2022. The couple shares a son, adding a family-oriented balance to the fast-paced life of an international cricketer. Despite his global stardom and the attention he garners, Cummins’ response reflected his grounded personality and focus on family and cricket.
The right-arm pacer is set to return to India for the IPL 2025 season, where he will 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 franchise cricket commitments.
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