Pat Cummins and his partner Becky Boston have shown off their beautiful home as the cricket star prepares for the IPL season in India, which could be postponed indefinitely.
The Australian fast bowler has been training in isolation at the couple's sprawling estate in the New South Wales Southern Highlands during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 26-year-old is working out in a makeshift gym out of his shed with barbells and dumbbells - and spending quality time with his new fiance, their dog Norman and other animals on the property.
Cummins got down on one knee during a romantic picnic on a farm with long-term girlfriend on February 5.
Pat Cummins with his fiance Becky Boston and their dog Norman ride in their farm buggy on their property in the Southern Highlands
Cummins proposed to long-time partner Boston during a romantic picnic on a farm on February 5
Cummins has been training in isolation for the upcoming IPL cricket series in India, which he hopes will still go ahead
The interior designer said she was a little suspicious when Cummins pulled out a bottle of champagne during their date.
'Pat surprised me with a picnic down in the country and I had absolutely no idea it was coming,' she told the .
'I was a little bit suss when he pulled out the bottle of champagne.
It was very romantic, he got down on one knee and I think I just went into shock and threw myself on him.
'We are so, so happy and have been overwhelmed by the love and kind words we have received from everyone.'
Cummins remains optimistic the IPL season will still go ahead even if matches have to be played behind closed doors.
The world's No.1 Test bowler was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for $3.17 million in last December's draft - the highest fee ever commanded by an overseas player.
Cummins has been enjoying quality time with his new fiance on their property during the coronavirus outbreak
Their estate in the Southern Highlands in the south of Sydney hosts animals including cows
However, with the world in lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the IPL season, which was due to start on March 29, was delayed until April 14.
That date will almost certainly will be moved again with Indian cricket's ruling body, the BCCI, due to have discussions this weekend about potentially playing without crowds.
'I am super hopeful it will go on,' Cummins told the BBC's Stumped podcast.
'Every time I speak to team management they are really confident and hopeful it's going to happen at some stage.
'But there are so many unknowns.
I would be surprised if something happens soon but whatever it takes to get cricket back up ... and we can hopefully play in these big events safely.
Cummins makeshift gym includes barbells and dumbbells out of his shed, following workout videos Australian coach Justin Langer has been sending his players to keep them fit and active in isolation
Cummins stretches his legs on his sprawling estate.
He is hopeful to begin his IPL campaign with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the coming weeks
Becky Boston's Instagram post after Cummins proposed to her at a picnic on February 5
'Obviously the first priority is people's safety and all regulations being met.
But secondly you want to get back to normality as close as possible. If it means no crowds for a little while than so be it.'
Cummins, http://allinfootballncricket.mystrikingly.com/blog/mayanti-langer-ipl-lady-anchor who played in the recent ODI against New Zealand where fans were locked off the SCG, said while the situation was not ideal, any chance of getting back to normality was preferential to no cricket.
'The ODI at the SCG was a novelty and super weird,' he said.
'It didn't feel like an international match it was more like a Sheffield Shield match.
'When friends and family ask me about what it is about playing in India that makes it so special I always say it's the crowd.
'They scream literally for every ball whether it's a dot ball, a six, a wicket.
It's the same noise and that atmosphere is what we love.
Cummins in action against England on day four of the third Ashes test match at Headingley in August 2019
'It will be missed in the short term if it can't happen, but I've no doubt it will be great event, even if it has to be played without any crowds.'
Despite lockdown measures, Cummins said there has been daily dialogue between the Australian players and coach Justin Langer.
He admits it's been difficult for everyone in the squad keeping in shape at home.
'It's weird because you spend every day with these boys and we are only contacting each other via Whatsapp,' Cummins said.
'Davey Warner's been very vocal about his gym sessions, his house looks like something from a Rocky movie.
Justin Langer has been sending us workout videos.
'Everyone has been enjoying time separately but staying in touch. It'll be good to be back touring and annoying each other personally instead of on the phone.'
