'Itinerary would offer ...': Pat Cummins reveals an 'ideal' Australian vacation for Virat Kohli

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Mar 31, 2025, 18:49 IST

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Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, currently in India for the IPL, calls the country his second home and praises its culture and energy. As a Tourism Australia advocate, he is promoting Australia to Indian fans. He also shared ideas for an ideal Australian vacation for Virat Kohli and addressed media scrutiny in his role.

'Itinerary would offer ...': Pat Cummins reveals an 'ideal' Australian vacation for Virat Kohli

Pat Cummins and Virat Kohli (Pic credit: X)

Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins, currently in India for the Indian Premier League (IPL), has expressed his deep connection with the country, calling it his "second home."
"I've been lucky to spend lots of time there [India] over the last 15 years playing for Australia and in the Indian Premier League, most recently as captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad," Cummins stated. "India has such a rich culture from the vibrant markets to historic temples, and of course the amazing food. The energy in places like Mumbai and Delhi is infectious."

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Freshly appointed as an advocate for the Australian Tourism Board, Cummins is excited to promote his homeland. "I'm proud to be part of Tourism Australia's Friends of Australia program and their latest campaign, Howzat for a Holiday, which aims to showcase Australia to India," he said.

Cummins revealed what an ideal Australian vacation for Indian cricket star Virat Kohli would look like. "This itinerary would offer a blend of cricket, adventure, culture and relaxation, with experiences in some of Australia's most iconic locations."

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Addressing the pressures of being in the public eye, Cummins acknowledged media scrutiny but remained unfazed. "The media, especially in a cricket-loving nation like Australia, can be unforgiving. I don't let negativity distract me and appreciate the importance of keeping things in perspective, good or bad."

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