Pat Cummins Back Bowling in Nets, Aims for Mid-IPL 2026 Return After Injury

• Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins is recovering from a back injury.
• He has resumed bowling in the nets and is gradually building up his workload.
• Cummins aims to return to action midway through the IPL 2026 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
• He will miss the initial phase of the IPL but expects to play the latter half and finals.
• Ishan Kishan will stand in as skipper for Sunrisers Hyderabad in Cummins' absence.

Key Questions Answered

When is Pat Cummins expected to return to IPL 2026 after his back injury?

Pat Cummins will miss the start of IPL 2026. His return will depend on his recovery and medical clearance.

Who will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence for IPL 2026?

Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in the initial matches of IPL 2026. Abhishek Sharma will serve as his deputy.

Which major tournaments did Pat Cummins miss due to his back stress injury?

Pat Cummins missed the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a persistent back stress injury. He also missed the T20I series in Pakistan ahead of the tournament.