Pat Cummins Returns Home for Final Back Scan Ahead of IPL 2026
Cummins heads back home for final scan on injured back
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Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back, which has sidelined him since July 2022. He is expected to rejoin the team on April 17 if cleared, while Ishan Kishan continues to lead in his absence during IPL 2026.
- 01Pat Cummins has been out of action since July 2022 due to a back injury.
- 02He will undergo a final scan overseen by Cricket Australia.
- 03Cummins is expected to rejoin SRH on April 17 if cleared.
- 04Ishan Kishan is currently leading the team in Cummins' absence.
- 05Cummins' last competitive appearance was in the third Ashes Test in December.
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Pat Cummins (captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad) has left the IPL 2026 camp to return to Australia for a final scan on his injured back, which has kept him out of action since July 2022. The scan is scheduled with Cricket Australia overseeing the process, and if cleared, Cummins is expected to rejoin the SRH squad on April 17. Ishan Kishan has taken over as captain during Cummins' absence. Cummins has been training with the team, bowling in practice sessions since the tournament's start on March 28, but his last competitive match was the third Ashes Test in December. He had previously expressed optimism about returning to play in the latter part of the IPL season, contingent upon his recovery. Meanwhile, Eshan Malinga and David Payne have filled in as overseas fast bowlers for SRH.
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The absence of Cummins affects SRH's performance in IPL 2026, as he is a key player for the team.
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