HomeSportsCricketIPLIPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad's skipper Pat Cummins delivers Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' dialogue in style ahead of SRH VS RCB match, watch video

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad's skipper Pat Cummins delivers Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa' dialogue in style ahead of SRH VS RCB match, watch video

In a video, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins speaks dialogues from the film Telugu 'Pokiri' and the hit 'Pushpa', stressing that he’s not just about class but also mass appeal, affirming SRH's fiery spirit, complete with Allu Arjun’s signature hand gesture from the film.

April 24, 2024 / 22:38 IST
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Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins.

Ahead of a clash of titans in IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are gearing up for a thrilling face-off tomorrow at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. As the teams prepare, SRH’s skipper Pat Cummins has captured the hearts of fans by embracing the local culture, giving his best shot at some beloved Telugu cinema dialogues.

Star Sports Telugu couldn't help but praise Cummins for his efforts, posting a video of his performance with a caption that highlights his charm and energy. In the video, Cummins can be seen trying his hand at lines from the film 'Pokiri', expressing a commitment that once made, stands unchallenged. He also tackles dialogues from the hit 'Pushpa', stressing that he’s not just about class but also mass appeal, and affirming SRH's fiery spirit, complete with Allu Arjun’s signature hand gesture.

This light-hearted moment has drawn in over a hundred thousand views in just a few hours since it hit the internet. Fans are loving Cummins’ spirited attempt, with comments ranging from praise for nailing a Superstar Mahesh Babu line to laughs over his take on the 'Pushpa' hand gesture. People are joining in the fun, calling the performance everything from ‘cutest’ to ‘monster energy’.

Now, onto cricket. SRH, under Cummins’ leadership, is sitting pretty at third place in the league with an impressive run so far, losing just two out of seven matches and boasting a healthy run rate. Meanwhile, RCB, led by Faf Du Plessis, is lagging at the bottom, having won only one of their eight matches and with a run rate in the red.

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