Cricket Captain Stands by Energy Sponsor Amid Media-Driven Climate Controversy

Pat Cummins of Australia during warm up prior to the start of game two of the T20 International Series between Australia and the West Indies at The Gabba on October 07, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. Matt Roberts/Getty Images

Test captain Pat Cummins has denied that he raised objections to Cricket Australia’s sponsorship deal with energy company Alinta on climate grounds.

It comes after comments by Cummins, reported in the Australian media, led to the allegation that the cricket captain had spoken to Cricket Australia Chief Executive Nick Hockley about terminating a $40 million, four-year contract with Alinta.