Pat Cummins is in India for IPL 2021, which is being played behind closed doors in a bio-secure environment and at limited venues.
Releasing a statement on his official Twitter account, Pat Cummins said that he is saddened to see the suffering in the country owing to the second wave of COVID-19. His statement read:
Pat Cummins also shared his views over whether IPL 2021 should continue amid the prevailing circumstances. He opined in this regard:
Pat Cummins continued:
Pat Cummins requests fellow IPL players to contribute
Apart from chipping in with a generous contribution, Pat Cummins also requested other players to chip in and help India tide over the COVID-19 crisis. He urged in his statement:
Pat Cummins’ statement comes even as three Australian players - Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa (both RCB) and Andrew Tye (Rajasthan Royals) - pulled out of IPL 2021 owing to the deteriorating COVID-19 crisis in India.
Among Indian players, Ravichandran Ashwin (Delhi Capitals) has also pulled out of the tournament, saying that he wants to support his family during these tough times.
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