Sat Nov 16 14:55:11 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Stuns Australia in Historic ODI Series Win; Cummins Attends Coldplay Concert Amidst Criticism
**Perth, Australia –** Pakistan pulled off a stunning upset, winning the ODI series against Australia for the first time in 22 years. The final match in Perth saw an eight-wicket victory for Pakistan, leaving Australia with the ignominious distinction of failing to produce a single half-century across the entire series – a first in their history.
The Australian team’s performance was hampered by the absence of several key players, including captain Pat Cummins, who was given a rest ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. While his team suffered a crushing defeat, Cummins was spotted attending a Coldplay concert in Sydney, a fact that fueled intense criticism in the Australian media. His wife shared a photo of the pair on Instagram, adding fuel to the fire.
Articles in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian questioned Cummins’ decision to attend the concert while his team was being comprehensively beaten. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke also voiced his displeasure, questioning the team management’s decision to rest key players like Cummins, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood for the final ODI. Clarke pointed out the short turnaround to the Test series, arguing there was ample time for the players to participate and secure the series win. The controversy surrounding the team selection and Cummins’ concert attendance overshadowed Australia’s historic home series loss.
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