Pat Cummins' IPL Return: Captain Gives Big Fitness Update for Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, will miss initial IPL 2026 matches due to a back injury.
• He has joined Sunrisers and is training in Bengaluru for recovery.
• Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers in Cummins' absence for the first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
• Cummins confirmed he is recovering well and bowling in the nets every third day.
• He expects to return to the field in the second half of the IPL, aiming to be fully fit by mid-tournament.

Key Questions Answered

Why will Pat Cummins miss initial IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Pat Cummins will miss the initial IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a lower-back stress injury.

When does Pat Cummins expect to return to IPL 2026 for Sunrisers?

Pat Cummins is expected to join Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 24, 2026. He will miss the initial matches of IPL 2026 due to a back injury.

Who will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence?

Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence. Abhishek Sharma will serve as vice-captain.