SRH Boost: Pat Cummins Arrives Early for IPL 2026, Malinga Joins Squad

• SRH captain Pat Cummins will arrive in Bengaluru on March 24, days before their IPL 2026 opener, a positive twist after initial reports suggested he would miss early games.
• Cummins will have three full days with the team before their campaign opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• Stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan will represent SRH at the IPL captains’ meeting in Mumbai on March 25, which includes a photo session and interaction with BCCI officials.
• Eshan Malinga has received clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket and will join the SRH squad on March 24, traveling with Kamindu Mendis.
• Uncertainty remains for other Sri Lankan players like Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, who are yet to complete fitness assessments.