Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 17: Australia’s Pat Cummins will continue to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad for a third straight IPL season, with the franchise quietly confirming his captaincy through a photo-led announcement on its official X handle on Monday. Though the post carried no formal statement, the message was clear: SRH is sticking with the World Cup-winning skipper as they gear up for the 2026 edition.

Cummins, currently sidelined with a back injury, is set to miss the opening Ashes Test in Perth but is expected to return for the second Test in Brisbane on December 4. Steven Smith will stand in as Australia’s captain for the first match against England. Despite his brief absence, Sunrisers have reaffirmed full confidence in Cummins’ leadership.

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