Cummins joins SRH training, but doesn’t overtly exert himself

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s regular skipper Pat Cummins joined the team’s training session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday (March 25, 2026).

The Australian fast bowler, who is battling fitness concerns, did not overtly exert himself. The 32-year-old indulged in a light warm up, and took part in fielding and catching drills. He went on to deliver a few balls with a shortened run-up in an empty net.

While his Sunrisers teammates went full tilt, Cummins did a few sprints under the watchful eyes of head coach Daniel Vettori and his staff.

Abhishek prepares for the season ahead.
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K. MURALI KUMAR

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone, signed for ₹13 crore at the auction, got into the groove with a batting stint.

Livingstone, who last featured for England a year ago, is searching for form and runs. South African Heinrich Klaasen struck big blows, sending the ball to all parts.

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday (March 28, 2026).

Given that Cummins will miss the first few games of the season, Sunrisers appointed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan as the interim captain.

Abhishek Sharma will take charge as the vice-captain.

Kishan missed the SRH practice session on Wednesday as he was part of the IPL captains’ meeting in Mumbai.

Cummins last played in the third Ashes Test in December, and did not figure in Australia’s disastrous T20 World Cup campaign.