NEW DELHI: It was year 2014 when Pat Cummins was handed IPL debut by his then-Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir at the iconic Eden Gardens.
In his sole appearance during the 2014 season against the Chennai Super Kings, Cummins bowled four overs, conceding 29 runs, including a maiden, and claimed the wicket of Dwayne Smith.
Following that match, Cummins spent much of the season on the bench, carrying drinks and bats for his teammates and cheering from the dugout. Despite limited playtime, he was part of KKR's title-winning campaign in 2014.
1/9:Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift IPL 2024 title
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to lift IPL 2024 title</p>Getty Images
2/9:Dominant Performance
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad, bowling them out for 113 runs to secure an eight-wicket victory and their third IPL title.</p>Getty Images
3/9:Starc's Impact
<p>Mitchell Starc, a $2.9 million signing, rattled Hyderabad’s top order with 2-14, contributing significantly to the lowest total in IPL finals history.</p>PTI
4/9:Venkatesh Iyer Shines
<p>Venkatesh Iyer led Kolkata to victory with an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, supported by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 39 off 32.</p>PTI
5/9:Captain's Pride
<p>Kolkata captain Shreyas Iyer praised his team's comprehensive performance and cumulative effort throughout the flawless season.</p>PTI
6/9:Historical Success
<p>Kolkata, previously winning titles in 2012 and 2014, dominated this season by topping the league stage with nine wins from 14 games.</p>Getty Images
7/9:World Cup Preparation
<p>Starc and Cummins will now join Australia’s squad for the Twenty20 World Cup, starting with the USA vs Canada match in Dallas.</p>Getty Images
8/9:Early Wickets
<p>Hyderabad's early collapse to 47-4 in the first seven overs was driven by impeccable bowling from Starc, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora.</p>PTI
9/9:Heartbreak for Hyderabad
<p>Despite setting IPL batting records this season, Hyderabad were bowled out for their lowest total at a venue where Kolkata had memorable victories.</p>PTIAfter KKR's title win in 2014, a video surfaced on social media, showing Cummins dancing to KKR's anthem 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo Re'.
And after Sunday's defeat as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper, the old Cummins video resurfaced on social media.
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Since his debut in 2014, Cummins has played 58 IPL matches, taking 63 wickets and scoring 515 runs.
Besides KKR, Cummins has also played for the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Sunrisers Hyderabad in his IPL career.
1/10:Emotions galore as KKR family celebrates IPL 2024 triumph
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2/10:Gambhir with his family
<p>Gautam Gambhir with his wife and daughters after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>
3/10:SRK celebrates with Shreyas Iyer's mother
<p>Shah Rukh Khan with Shreyas Iyer's mother after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>
4/10:Jay Shah poses with Gambhir
<p>BCCI secretary Jay Shah poses with Gautam Gambhir after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>AP
5/10:SRK with 'Hero' of the final Starc
<p>Shah Rukh Khan with Mitchell Starc after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>
6/10:Touching moment!
<p>Shah Rukh Khan kissed Gautam Gambhir's forehead after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday. <br /></p>AP
7/10:A king-size hug for skipper Iyer
<p>Shah Rukh Khan hugs skipper Shreyas Iyer after Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>
8/10:The winning hug!
<p>Shah Rukh Khan hugs wife Gauri soon after Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third Indian Premier League title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.<br /></p>
9/10:SRK does his signature pose for fans
<p>Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan celebrates after his team defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League final match in Chennai on Sunday.</p>AP
10/10:Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the crowd after victory
<p>Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the crowd after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League final match in Chennai on Sunday. <br /></p>PTIIn the IPL 2024 Auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad acquired Cummins for a record Rs 20.50 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.
Cummins was appointed captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2024 season, and under his leadership, the team reached the final, finishing as runners-up after losing to KKR in Chennai.
