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Cummins Cleared: Sunrisers Captain Set for IPL Return
18 Apr
Summary
- Pat Cummins' back injury scan is positive; he's expected back soon.
- He aims to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals on April 25.
- Ishan Kishan has captained SRH in Cummins' absence, with two wins from five.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is poised to rejoin his team in India following a successful scan in Sydney that cleared him of his back injury. He is expected to travel on Friday and is targeting an April 25th return to play against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. This news brings significant relief to the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise.
Cummins had been managing a stress injury in his lower back since August of the previous year, limiting his recent appearances. While recovering, he maintained close contact with the team, engaging in leadership discussions with stand-in captain Ishan Kishan. Under Kishan's leadership, Sunrisers Hyderabad has secured two victories in their first five matches this IPL season.
Australian cricket authorities are closely monitoring fast bowlers' workloads due to an upcoming demanding Test schedule. This includes managing players like Josh Hazlewood, who has recently returned from injury, and Mitchell Starc, who is still rehabilitating shoulder and elbow issues.
