Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Pat Cummins to Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad for Third Consecutive IPL Season Despite Ashes Injury
Australian cricket player Pat Cummins will be the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the third year in a row.
He won't play in the first big cricket game in Australia, called the Ashes, because of a back injury.
But he should be back for the second one.
The cricket team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, announced he will lead them again.
He was bought by the team for a lot of money after he helped Australia win two big world tournaments.
He has played in other Indian leagues before, too.
Pat Cummins appointed captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for his third consecutive IPL season.
Cummins ruled out of the first Ashes Test due to a back injury, but expected to play in the IPL.
SRH confirmed Cummins' captaincy via their 'X' handle, without revealing details.
Cummins was bought by SRH for Rs 20.50 crore after Australia's World Test Championship and 2023 World Cup wins.
Steven Smith to captain Australia in the first Ashes Test instead of Cummins.
- Who
- Australian fast bowler Pat Cummins
- What
- Appointed as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for his third consecutive IPL season
- When
- Monday (appointment date), IPL 2024 (upcoming season)
- Where
- Hyderabad (SRH's base), India
- Why
- Following his success in recent major tournaments and his established role with the franchise.
Australian Cricket Team
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Player Availability for First Test
Australian Cricket Team
Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first Ashes Test due to a back injury.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pat Cummins' availability for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL is not mentioned as being impacted by his injury, implying he is expected to play.
- Player
- Pat Cummins
- Team
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Role
- Captain
- IPL Seasons as Captain
- 3
- Previous IPL Teams
- Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals
- IPL 2024 Auction Price
- Rs 20.50 crore
- Injury Status for Ashes
- Ruled out of the first Test, expected to play in the second Test
Sources
Cummins’ injury will hurt Australia in the Ashes. His influence goes beyond bowling
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