Ishan Kishan in Race for SRH Captaincy

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins may not be fully available for the start of the IPL season due to fitness concerns. The Australian all rounder suffered a back injury during a Test match against West Indies and has had limited appearances since, including missing key tournaments. Reports suggest he could miss a few opening matches, raising questions about the team’s leadership.

In his absence, players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are being considered for temporary captaincy. However, Ishan Kishan has also emerged as a strong contender. He has prior leadership experience, having led Jharkhand to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup success. SRH secured him for ₹11.25 crore in the 2025 mega auction, making him a viable leadership option.