JASON CUMMINGS has been slammed for being 'unfit' after a nightmare debut in India for his new club Mohun Bagan. The former Hibs , Rangers , Dundee and Scotland striker sealed a move to Indian football in the summer from Central Coast Mariners and is reportedly the highest-paid player in the country now. 1 Jason Cummings trains ahead of his debut for Mohun Bagan However, Cummings' Mohun Bagan bow was one to forget in a grudge match against rivals East Bengal where he was only named as a sub and missed two big chances in the Durand Cup clash. And that prompted Indian football legend Mehtab Hossain - who played for both clubs and is India 's main football pundit - to criticise the Australia international, who played against Lionel Messi in the World Cup last year. He said: " Jason Cummings is not Messi and did not sparkle with any individual brilliance. "Looking at this, his first match, he seemed unfit and a professional player can’t turn up like that. READ MORE ON JASON CUMMINGS JASE THE DREAM Cummings sparks 'crazy scenes' he leads chanting in wild welcome to India BATTLE STATIONS Jason Cummings prepares to take on an ARMY in first match for new club "A lot of people think Indian football is very easy, but that is certainly not the case. "It's okay saying you played at the World Cup, but you have to prove it on the pitch here. "He should have got himself fit and then come to play. "Just because you played in the World Cup does not mean you are a guaranteed starter and performer. Most read in Football 'JURY'S OUT' Ange's Celtic-style tactics could lead to Spurs getting their 'a*** spanked' CHEEKY BHOY Celtic star grabs Wag's bum in racy PDA clip as fans gush over 'perfect moment' french hoop Brendan Rodgers 'observing' French left-back for '£7million' Celtic transfer KEEPING THE BHOY Tierney Celtic return hopes could be OVER after major Arsenal development " Lionel Messi has kept himself at the same level for 15 years because he has maintained that consistency." Cummings had been met with wild scenes when he finally arrived in India at the end of last month after completing his big transfer. He was presented to the home support at half-time of Mohun's Calcutta Football League clash with Kalighat MS. He got a massive welcome with fans desperately trying to get close to their new hero to get a high five or a photo. After donning his new club's strip, Cummings led the crowd in the club song of "joy Mohun Bagan". Cummings told supporters: "Thank you. I'm so excited to be here. "This season's going to be a successful season. I'm excited to come here, score goals and show you how good we are. "Joy Mohun Bagan!" Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page