In the aftermath of the IPL 2026 Eliminator on May 27, former Indian opener Kris Srikkanth criticized SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins for his lack of acknowledgment towards Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Suryavanshi delivered a stunning performance, scoring 97 runs off just 29 balls, which propelled RR to a formidable total of 243/8. In contrast, SRH managed only 196 runs, resulting in a 47-run defeat. Srikkanth expressed his disappointment over Cummins' comments, noting that the captain failed to praise the 15-year-old prodigy, who shattered multiple records during the match. Furthermore, Srikkanth suggested that Ishan Kishan, who previously led SRH to a 4-3 record, would have been a better choice for captaincy than Cummins, especially given SRH's recent struggles under the Australian's leadership. Cummins' reluctance to utilize spin effectively was also highlighted as a concern by Srikkanth, who believes major decisions are necessary for the franchise's future.