Pat Cummins explains his '7-Eleven' nickname during ongoing Test in Durban
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
During the first Test against South Africa in Durban, Pat Cummins scored 43 runs off 98 balls. His teammates refer to him as '7-Eleven' due to his inconsistent batting performance, where he either bats well as a No. 7 or gets dismissed like a tailender. Cummins' innings included six fours and was crucial for Australia amid batting struggles. He was dismissed in the 74th over, caught at second slip after edging a delivery from Wiaan Mulder.
- •Cummins scored 43 runs off 98 balls against South Africa.
- •Teammates call him '7-Eleven' for his erratic batting.
- •He was dismissed in the 74th over by Wiaan Mulder.
- •Cummins' batting included six fours.
- •The first Test is still ongoing.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Cummins' nickname: Detailing why the Australian captain is called 7-Eleven by teammates
"Why is Pat Cummins called '7-Eleven' by teammates? The story behind the Australian skipper's hilarious nickname rooted in his batting highs and lows.
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