Pat Cummins to likely join Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 17

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins is likely to travel back to India by April 17 to rejoin the franchise for the ongoing Indian Premier League after undergoing a fitness test in Australia. Cummins, who also captains Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday, and if he clears it, there is a chance he could return to action for SRH.

The Australian has been dealing with a back injury since last July, which forced him to miss the T20 World Cup. His only appearance since then was a solitary Ashes Test in December. His prolonged absence has been a concern



for both the national team and the franchise, given his key role in the pace attack and leadership duties.

As per a Cricbuzz report, Cummins is likely to clear a finest test and get the NOC from Cricket Australia. “Cummins, the captain of Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it—there is an element of optimism in the franchise—there is a chance he could start playing for them. Cummins is expected to be back in Hyderabad on April 17. SRH play their next match on Friday (April 18) at home,” the report said.