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Pat Cummins' wife Becky takes a simple airport photo - and it speaks volumes about how different their lives are to the average Aussie's
Becky Cummins has touched down in London, reuniting with her husband Pat ahead of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final with an incredible 16 suitcases in tow.
The Australian captain will lead his side in the title decider at Lord's from June 11 to 15, as they aim to defend the crown they secured in 2023.
Becky shared the family's airport departure on Instagram, including a candid selfie with Pat and sweet snaps of their children, Albie and baby Edith.
The standout image, however, was the luggage haul – a staggering 16 travel bags plus a stroller.
'Very little luggage,' one follower joked, while another asked, '[Is] that packing for you four guys, or for the whole family?'
'Those bags Becky!' added a shocked friend.
Sixteen suitcases and one stroller featured in Becky's airport photo - and her social media followers couldn't believe what they were seeing
'One day I'll have time to take nice photos again, but for now, it's cherishing every second with my husband & our beautiful babies,' Becky wrote.
The shot is a great illustration of the super-luxurious lifestyles Australia's top cricketers lead.
Cummins was named as the world's highest-paid cricketer with a salary of $2.7million by Esquire earlier this year.
That's $2million through Cricket Australia and an additional $700,000 from the Indian Premier League.
In June last year he also signed a shock four-year deal to play with the San Francisco Unicorns in America's Major League Cricket and revealed he put pen to paper partly because 'the global network and long-term possibilities offered by the owners specifically, and Silicon Valley more broadly, presented a unique opportunity for me and my life beyond cricket'.
In addition to the money he makes on the pitch, Cummins is also an ambassador for Amazon Prime Video, Carrera eyewear, streaming service Frogbox, Pace sports drinks, Mountain Culture beer, and has done work with luxury watchmaker Hublot and Gatorade.
He, Becky and their children live in a stunning $9.5million home in Sydney's exclusive beachside suburb of Bronte, with the renovated Victorian manor home featuring five bedrooms and a large backyard.
The Cummins family's arrival comes as the Australian squad prepares for its return to Lord's for the first red-ball Test since the fiery 2023 Ashes match.
That match was marred by controversy, with tensions flaring in the Long Room following Alex Carey's stumping of Jonny Bairstow.
Three MCC members faced sanctions after Usman Khawaja and others were verbally abused as they walked from the field.
But Cummins believes there won't be a repeat this time.
'I'm sure it won't be [like it was in 2023],' he told Grade Cricketer hosts Ian Higgins and Sam Perry.
'I think they all got put back in their place pretty quickly after that day.'
'I imagine they're going to be very respectful and welcoming like they have been for most times we have visited, aside from a couple of years ago.'
The captain also confirmed Steve Smith will bat at No.4 but remained tight-lipped on the final XI.
Selectors are considering Marnus Labuschagne as a potential opening partner for Khawaja.
Cameron Green is also being discussed for the No.3 spot after strong performances in county cricket.
Australia enter the final as the world's top-ranked Test team, having gone undefeated in series play throughout the two-year WTC cycle.
Standing in their way are the surging South Africans, who claimed top seed status with seven straight Test wins.
The Proteas reached last year's T20 World Cup final and are hoping to break their ICC title drought.
They have lost three heartbreaking semi-finals to Australia in 1999, 2007 and 2023. But this time, they're confident.
'It's just about staying calm, trusting your skill, trusting the hard work,' South African star Keshav Maharaj said.
South Africa enters Lord's as the top seed, riding a seven-match Test win streak into the decider
The spinner was South Africa's standout bowler in the 2024 T20 final, taking 2-23 against India.
Maharaj said the experience of playing in finals had boosted the group's belief.
'Hopefully we can replicate a lot more in this once-off final against Australia,' he told the ICC.
South Africa warmed up with a dominant batting display in a practice match against Zimbabwe in Arundel. But opener Aiden Markram said they were all aware of the challenge laid before them.
'It's a Test match, of course, against Australia and a Dukes ball, Lord's, all those sorts of things,' he said.
'But ultimately, the guys have a skillset that's got them here.'
He said the focus would be on executing their strengths against Australia's best.
