Sunrisers Hyderabad Pacer Pat Cummins Returns to Australia for Back Injury Scan
Sunrisers Hyderabad's star fast bowler Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final medical scan on his back injury and is expected to rejoin the IPL side around April 17, pending clearance from Cricket Australia.
Key Points
- Pat Cummins has been out of action since July 2025 due to a back injury
- He returned to Australia for a final medical scan on his back
- Expected to rejoin SRH around April 17, subject to Cricket Australia clearance
- SRH assistant coach Daniel Vettori confirmed a slow build-up is planned for the pacer
Full Details
The Australian fast bowler, who has been sidelined since July last year, traveled home for further evaluation of his persistent back injury. Cummins was absent from SRH's match against Lucknow Super Giants, which they lost by 5 wickets. Despite his absence, SRH managed to post 226-8 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match—the highest team total of the season so far. SRH assistant coach Daniel Vettori stated that Cummins will be monitored by Cricket Australia's medical team during his recovery and will have a gradual build-up to potentially play matches towards the end of April. The 2016 champions remain optimistic about his return and are currently evaluating replacement options for the injured spearhead.
Why It Matters
Cummins' extended absence weakens SRH's bowling attack, but their strong batting performance against KKR shows the team can still compete. His return mid-to-late April could be crucial for their playoff push.
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