Sunrisers Hyderabad have reason to cheer ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals, with regular skipper Pat Cummins set to return to action. On Friday, April 24, Cummins confirmed his availability for the upcoming game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 25.
Cummins shared several pictures on his social media where he was seen running in and bowling at full tilt. He captioned the post: “I’ve been waiting a long time, I’ll be back soon tomorrow,” underscoring his desire to return after missing the first seven games of the season.
His SRH teammate Travis Head also chimed in with a light-hearted comment, joking, “These AI pictures keep getting better and better. In Cummins’ absence, Ishan Kishan led Sunrisers in his first stint as IPL captain.”
CUMMINS RECOVERED FROM BACK INJURY
The Australian has been dealing with a back injury that ruled him out of the T20 World Cup since last July. His only outing since then came in a solitary Ashes Test in December. The extended layoff has raised concerns for both the national side and the franchise, given his importance to the pace attack and management group.
He initially joined the team on 27 March ahead of their IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but returned home on 4 April after a match against Kolkata Knight Riders undergo final scans. After passing a fitness test in Australia, he is now set to return to action for the Sunrisers.
SUNRISERS LINKING BACK
Sunrisers have endured a shaky start to their campaign, losing three of their first four matches. However, the 2016 champions have bounced back strongly with three straight wins to climb into the top four with eight points and a +0.820 net pace.
Heading into the clash against Riyan Parag-led Royals after a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals, where Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 is lit up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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Published on:
24 Apr 2026 18:03 IST
