The Sunrisers Hyderabad have formally introduced the star Australian all-rounder as their new captain forward of the IPL 2024 season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has formally named Pat Cummins as their new captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Cummins, who not too long ago led Australia to victories within the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup 2023, shall be taking up the captaincy from Aiden Markram at SRH. The Australian pacer was acquired for a whopping 20.5 crore rupees in the course of the IPL 2024 public sale, making him the second-costliest participant within the competitors’s historical past.
Expressing his anticipation for his debut with SRH, Cummins remarked that India seems like a second dwelling as a result of appreciable time spent there and the assist acquired from followers, particularly IPL fanatics.
Cummins, acquainted with the Indian cricketing scene, will face his former staff, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in his debut match as captain on the iconic Eden Gardens. The match, scheduled for March 23, is a part of the primary doubleheader of the 2023 season. SRH is optimistic that Cummins, together with his management and cricketing prowess, can propel them again into playoff competition after ending on the backside of the desk within the earlier season.
The SRH squad for the upcoming season consists of notable gamers like Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Tripathi, and the newly appointed captain, Pat Cummins. The staff goals to make a powerful comeback underneath Cummins’ management. The pleasure builds as SRH seems to be ahead to a recent begin within the IPL 2024 season.
