Bollywood actress and host of the show ‘Date With a Superstar,’ Sahiba Bali, recently grabbed headlines during her interview with Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins in the inaugural episode of her show. The charming anchor highlighted Cummins’ immense popularity in India, particularly among women, and added a personal twist to the conversation.
Sahiba Bali’s Admiration
During the episode, Sahiba openly expressed her own admiration for the cricketer. She remarked,
“There’s a huge fan following of yours in India, particularly among women.”
Adding a light-hearted confession, she revealed that both she and her best friend have a crush on Cummins. Sahiba cheekily shared,
“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?”
Her candid question momentarily caught the Australian skipper off guard. However, he managed to respond with good humor, laughing and saying,
“I don’t even know where to begin with that one. I don’t know, just do my thing.”
Pat Cummins on Fan Attention
The conversation then shifted to how Cummins perceives the admiration he receives from fans, especially women. When asked whether he acknowledges or ignores this attention, he humbly replied,
“Not really. I mean, it’s funny. In India, you obviously see the fans and the crowds and stuff…”
Sahiba interjected, adding, “And they’re crazy,” to which Cummins agreed,
““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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Family Life and Cricket
Pat Cummins, who married his longtime partner Becky Boston on August 1, 2022, shares a son with her. His grounded personality and focus on family life shone through in his responses, showcasing his ability to balance fame with personal priorities.
Upcoming IPL 2025 Leadership
Cummins is set to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. His leadership will be closely observed as he manages the dual responsibilities of being Australia’s Test and ODI captain alongside his franchise commitments.
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