SportsCricketAustralia players wear black armbands to pay homage to Pat Cummins’ mother

Australia players wear black armbands to pay homage to Pat Cummins’ mother

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Australia players on Friday wore black armbands on the second day of the series-deciding fourth Test against to pay homage to skipper Pat Cummins' mother, Maria, who died in Sydney.

Maria, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, had been battling serious illness in the last few weeks after it relapsed. She died at her home on Thursday night.

The Australian players got the tragic news from coach Andrew McDonald before the start of day two of the final Test here.

“We are deeply saddened at the passing of Maria Cummins overnight,” Australia said in a statement on Friday.

“On behalf of Australian Cricket, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Pat, the Cummins family and their friends.

“The Australian men's team will today wear black armbands as a mark of respect.”

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