Pat Cummins, the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL team, has taken to social media to express his enthusiasm for the upcoming match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by delivering popular Telugu cinema dialogues. In a video shared by Star Sports Telugu, Cummins can be seen reciting lines from Mahesh Babu’s blockbuster film ‘Pokiri’ and Allu Arjun’s recent hit ‘Pushpa 2.’
Cummins’ rendition of the iconic ‘Once I commit, I don’t listen to anyone else’ dialogue from ‘Pokiri’ showcases his dedication to the SRH team and his commitment to giving it his all on the field. The video then transitions to Cummins delivering dialogues from ‘Pushpa 2,’ including the famous ‘What do you think of Cummins? Class? No, he is mass!’ and ‘SRH is not a flower, but fire.’ Cummins concludes the video with Allu Arjun’s signature hand gesture from ‘Pushpa.’
The video has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response from fans on social media, who have praised Cummins for his energy, charisma, and ability to connect with the local culture. Many fans have commented on the video, expressing their appreciation for Cummins’ efforts and wishing him and SRH the best in the upcoming match against RCB.
Currently, SRH is in third place in the IPL 2024 points table, having won five out of seven matches and maintaining a net run rate of +0.914. They are scheduled to face RCB, who are currently at the bottom of the table after losing seven of their eight matches, on Thursday in Hyderabad. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to secure a win and improve their standings in the tournament.