Indian actress and host of ‘Date with a Superstar’, baliHe made headlines during the inaugural episode of his show when he interviewed the Australian cricket captain. Pat Cummins.
Sahiba Bali’s sincere confession
During the episode, Sahiba candidly acknowledged the huge fan following Cummins enjoys in India, especially among women. He also revealed his own admiration for the cricketer, adding a fun touch to the otherwise professional interview.
“You have a huge fan following of yours in India, especially among women.” Sahiba said. “There is a huge, huge sect of women who are absolutely in love with you; Me included, my best friend included. She texted me saying, ‘Oh, you’re going to meet Pat Cummins.’ I’m so jealous of you.’ Obviously, everyone knows you’re married, but how do you attract female attention?
The Australian skipper, surprised but maintaining his composure, responded with a laugh: “I don’t even know where to start with that. “I don’t know, just do my thing.”
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Pat Cummins’ reaction to female attention
As the conversation progressed, famous actress Laila Majnu went further and asked if Cummins recognizes or chooses to ignore the love and admiration she receives from her fans, especially women.
“Not exactly,” Cummins responded thoughtfully. “I mean, it’s funny. In India, obviously you see the fans, the crowds and stuff…”
Sahiba intervened, “And they’re crazy.”
“And they are crazy” Cummins agreed, adding: “But I mean, we spend most of our time as a team, at the hotel or with the family. So sometimes the one-on-one type of interaction is not very enjoyable.”
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Cummins married life and cricket commitments
Cummins married his long-time partner Becky Boston on August 1, 2022. The couple shares a son, adding family balance to the fast-paced life of an international cricketer. Despite his global stardom and the attention he attracts, Cummins’ response reflected his strong personality and focus on family and cricket.
The right-arm pacer will return to India for the IPL 2025 season, where he will be the captain. Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH). His leadership in the league will be closely watched, especially as he continues to balance his role as Australia Test and ODI captain with franchise cricket commitments.