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[Getty Images] India batter Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening "few games" of the Indian Premier League as Australia's Pat Cummins returns from a back injury. Cummins, 32, missed the T20 World Cup last month and only played in one of the five Ashes Tests at the backend of 2025 as he manages a lumbar bone stress in his back. A statement from Sunrisers said he will miss a "few games while recovering from injury", with Kishan, 27, named as captain and opening batter Abhishek Sharma, 25, vice-captain until Cummins returns.
Kishan joined Sunrisers last season having played the past seven editions with Mumbai Indians. He has captaincy experience with Jharkhand and led them to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2025-26. Sunrisers face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of the 2026 IPL on 28 March.
[BBC]