Is Pat Cummins quitting IPL 2025 midway? One Instagram story sparks chaos
Pat Cummins' wife, Rebecca, posted a cryptic ¡®goodbye India¡¯ message on Instagram after SRH¡¯s loss to Mumbai Indians, sparking speculation that the IPL 2025 captain may leave midway through the season. With SRH struggling, fans are wondering if Cummins is departing early, possibly due to upcoming commitments.
A seemingly innocent Instagram story by Pat Cummins¡¯ wife, Rebecca, has sent the cricket world into a spiral of speculation. Just hours after SunRisers Hyderabad¡¯s defeat to Mumbai Indians, Rebecca posted an image from the airport with a caption that read: ¡®Goodbye India, we have loved visiting this beautiful country.¡¯ Naturally, this raised eyebrows. Is Cummins leaving India¡ªand IPL 2025¡ªbefore the season ends?
The photo that sparked buzz
The Instagram story featured two photos¡ªone of the couple¡¯s luggage and another of the two together. While neither explicitly confirmed a departure, the wording of the caption was enough to send fans into overdrive. With SRH already struggling in the season, speculation spread rapidly across social media.
Pat Cummins wife on Instagram:
¡ª Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 18, 2025
"Goodbye India, we have loved visiting this beautiful country". ??? pic.twitter.com/Zvn3cXH9tH
SRH¡¯s poor form adds context
SRH have had a forgettable season so far, losing five out of their seven matches. Cummins, the team¡¯s ?18 crore retention, has failed to turn things around. He managed only seven wickets with a costly economy rate of 10.22.
The team began their season by defeating Rajasthan Royals, but have since fallen on hard times. After defeating the Royals, they lost to Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Gujarat Titans.
They were able to defeat Punjab Kings, but lost to Mumbai Indians as soon as they gained some momentum. SRH has only two wins in seven games, and are perilously close to early elimination. Chennai Super Kings also have two wins and are in the same danger of elimination. Both teams have limited room for error.
Some fans believe the pressure, combined with his upcoming national duties¡ªincluding the World Test Championship Final¡ªcould be a reason for an early exit.
SRH have had a forgettable season so far, losing five out of their seven matches. (Credit: Instagram)
Silence from SRH and the IPL
Adding to the confusion is the lack of any official statement. Neither SunRisers Hyderabad nor the IPL has confirmed or denied the speculation. The team is currently on a break, with their next match scheduled for April 23 against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad. This has led to another theory: the Cummins family may simply be taking a short vacation during the break.
Until we have confirmed, the airport tweet is nothing more than a moment we can interpret any way we want on social media.
What¡¯s next for Pat Cummins?
?Pat Cummins will captain Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord¡¯s on June 11, 2025, after the IPL 2025 season. He will then captain Australia's home white-ball series against India (3 ODIs and 5 T20Is) in August - November 2025.
In the high-pressure realm of the IPL that is all it takes for a trivial goodbye to cause an uproar. Whether Cummins is gone for good or only temporarily, fans will be watching closely.
Kriti Shukla is a lifestyle journalist with over two years of experience, writing about celebrity fashion, beauty, and culture. She covers trends both on and off the red carpet, with a sharp editorial eye and a knack for spotting what¡¯s current. Based in Delhi, Kriti blends her love for glamour and culture with a deep understanding of the zeitgeist.
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