Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is aiming to play all 21 upcoming Tests but acknowledges it's unlikely all three main fast bowlers will manage the full schedule due to injuries and the unprecedented workload.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is optimistic about playing all 21 upcoming Tests but acknowledges it's unlikely for him and fellow fast bowlers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood to remain injury-free throughout the demanding schedule.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals was a breakout star of IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs at a 230+ strike rate. Australia captain Pat Cummins praised the teenager's destructive batting, admitting it was tough to bowl to him.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Australian captain Pat Cummins is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He stated that Test matches and the ODI World Cup are his priorities, and sacrifices may be needed in franchise cricket to manage his workload and stay fresh for major tournaments.
Pat Cummins, captain of Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad, is considering skipping the IPL in 2027 due to a demanding international cricket schedule. He prioritizes Test matches and the ODI World Cup, suggesting franchise cricket might be sacrificed for rest.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar supports appointing overseas captains in the IPL, arguing that leadership ability should trump nationality. He noted that some Indian captains have struggled, while foreign players like David Warner and Pat Cummins have succeeded. Manjrekar also acknowledged the commercial benefits of Indian captains for franchise branding.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins plans multiple bowling strategies for Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the IPL 2026 Eliminator, acknowledging Sooryavanshi's breakout season with 583 runs at a 232.27 strike rate.
Pat Cummins' leadership has made a significant impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading the team to 5 wins in their last 7 games, securing a playoff spot. His ability to empathize with young bowlers and guide them through pressure situations is highlighted by SRH's assistant coach, James Franklin.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 match in Hyderabad. Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs.
Pat Cummins discusses his aggressive captaincy style with SRH in IPL 2026, his transition into the team, and the evolving nature of T20 cricket. He also touches on workload management for all-format players and his admiration for young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins' aggressive leadership style has revolutionized the IPL, shifting the tournament's paradigm. Despite his bowling prowess, his tactical brilliance as captain has been overlooked. Cummins emphasizes letting players play their natural game and adapting to the evolving T20 landscape.
Pat Cummins captained Sunrisers Hyderabad into the IPL playoffs with a stellar bowling performance, taking 3-28. Despite a tough chase, Sunrisers won by five wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets to secure a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. Ishan Kishan's 70 and Heinrich Klaasen's 47 were key in the chase, while Pat Cummins took 3 wickets for SRH.
Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins denies reports that he and other senior players might skip the home summer to play in lucrative overseas leagues like SA20, citing made-up claims regarding NOC for SA20 and The Hundred offers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over rate in IPL 2026 loss to Gujarat Titans, who won by 82 runs with clinical performance.
SRH captain Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over rate during IPL 2026 match against GT
Australian Test cricketers Travis Head and Pat Cummins have been part of a heavy loss in the Indian Premier League.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field against Gujarat Titans, who wore special lavender jerseys in support of cancer awareness, in their IPL 2026 match.
Gujarat Titans donned special lavender jerseys to support the fight against cancer in their IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss for and chose to field first.
Australia rested Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh to manage workloads ahead of future Tests and the T20 World Cup. Mitchell Marsh will captain a squad featuring several young players, including Ollie Peake and Liam Scott. Glenn Maxwell was dropped from the Bangladesh T20 squad as Australia continue testing fresh talent and squad depth.
Australian cricketers will complete their Indian Premier League duties before joining the national squad for the upcoming ODI series in Pakistan. Despite the series overlapping with IPL playoffs, players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh will fulfill their franchise commitments. Cricket Australia is expected to adjust selections to accommodate these crucial IPL matches.
Australian cricketers will complete their Indian Premier League duties before joining the national squad for the upcoming ODI series in Pakistan. Despite the series overlapping with IPL playoffs, players like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh will fulfill their franchise commitments. Cricket Australia is expected to adjust selections to accommodate these crucial IPL matches.
