231 crore hit to Australia by one decision of the captain, a big blow before the tour of India

New Delhi: The Australian team will be visiting India in a few days. But before coming to this tour, Australia has now been hit hard by Rs 231 crore. It has come to light that Australia suffered such a big loss this time due to captain Pat Cummins.

A meeting was held between Pat Cummins and Cricket Board of Australia CEO Nick Hockley. At the meeting, Cummins raised concerns about the national team’s contract with Alinta Energy. The company was the sponsor of the Australian Cricket Board. After Cummins’ statement, Alinta Energy has given the Australian Cricket Board a big blow. Because Alinta Energy has now refused to sponsor the Australian Cricket Board after June 2023. Due to this, it is now coming to light that the Australian Cricket Board will suffer a huge loss of Rs 231 crores.

Cummins responded by saying, “The position I’m in is said to be a crown of thorns. Because I have to face various controversies. Sometimes people who don’t know you form opinions about you and then a lot of problems arise.”

The four-match Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia begins next month from February 9. This Test series is very important in terms of the World Test Championship. Because only if India gets a big win in this series, they will be able to reach the final of the World Test tournament. After defeating Sri Lanka and New Zealand, the Indian team’s enthusiasm has increased. But on the other hand a batsman like Steve Smith is back in great form and this will be a comfort for Australia. Steve Smith is currently rocking the Big Bash League. Smith has scored two consecutive centuries and half-centuries while playing for the Sydney Sixers in the current BBL season. Smith made a brilliant innings of 101 runs against the Adelaide Strikers. Smith scored an unbeaten 125 in the subsequent match against Sydney Thunders. Smith then had an explosive innings of 66 runs against Howard Hurricanes. So Smith is now in fantastic form and it can be a warning bell for India. So now, how Smith performs in the tour of India, everyone’s attention will be on.