Pat Cummins' mother Maria passed away after battling a long illness. Cricket Australia said the team will wear black armbands during Day 2 of the 4th Test against India.
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Cummins pulledout of India series
Cummins returned home after the first two Tests of the ongoing India series to be with his ill mother. Steve Smith is leading the team in his absence.
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Australian team honors Cummins' mother
On Day 2 of the 4th India Test, the Australian team sported black armbands to pay respect to Pat Cummins' mother.
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Cummins' success in Tests
Pat Cummins currently owns217 wickets in 49 Tests. The tally includes eight five-wicket haulsand a 10-fer. He has so far guided Australia to eight wins in 15 Tests.
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Aussies secure aWTC final berth
Australia qualified for the ICCWorld Test Championship finalafter beating India by nine wickets in the third Test.