Big blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad, captain Pat Cummins is out of the initial matches, know the reason:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The trumpet of IPL 2026 is about to sound, but difficulties seem to be increasing for the Orange Army. Pat Cummins, who took the team to new heights with his captaincy last season, will not be available for the first few matches of the IPL.

Why will Pat Cummins be left out? (The reason)

There is no new injury behind Pat Cummins’s stay out, but Cricket Australia (CA) workload management And family commitments are said to be:

Pressure of international cricket: In view of the continuously played Test series and preparations for the upcoming Ashes, the Australian board has decided to give additional rest to Cummins.

Late Arrival: According to reports, Cummins may reach India by the end of March or the first week of April, due to which he will be in India at least in the initial stages. 2 to 3 matches Will miss.

SRH’s ‘Plan B’: Who will captain?

In the absence of Cummins, Hyderabad management has two main options for captaincy:

Aiden Markram: Markram has previously commanded SRH and also has successful experience in the South Africa T20 League (SA20).

Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Abhishek Sharma: If the team looks towards an Indian option, then experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar or rising star Abhishek Sharma can be given this responsibility. However, Markram is considered to be the frontrunner in the race.

What will be the impact on team composition?

Pat Cummins is not only a captain but also the main fast bowler of the team. In his absence:

Foreign Slots: The team can now include an additional foreign all-rounder or bowler (such as Marco Jansen) in the playing eleven.

Death Bowling: Hyderabad may miss Cummins’ clever bowling in the death overs.