Pat Cummins: Before the start of the Champions Trophy 2025, 4 important players of Australia have been ruled out of the tournament. Aussie skipper Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to ankle injury. Along with this, there is also a threat about his playing in the IPL.
If Cummins is not fit by IPL 2025, then it will be a big setback for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Last time, under his captaincy, the team performed brilliantly and reached the final. In his absence, there will be 4 players on whom Sunrisers can stake their claim for captaincy.
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Heinrich Klaasen
Sunrisers Hyderabad has retained Heinrich Klaasen for Rs 23 crore for IPL 2025. If Cummins is out of the tournament, he can be seen leading the team for the upcoming season. Klaasen has captained South Africa in T20 Internationals and his experience can prove helpful for the team.
Travis Head
Australia’s explosive batter Travis Head will be seen making a splash in the IPL this time again. The franchise has retained him for Rs 14 crore. After Cummins’ exit, Head can be a good contender for the captaincy of the team. Head has captained Australia in T20 and has also been the vice-captain in ODIs.
Abhishek Sharma
The franchise has been continuously backing India’s opening batter Abhishek Sharma. Currently, he is also seen in great form. Abhishek also has experience of captaincy. Abhishek has captained the India Under 19 team and Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Ishan Kishan
Sunrisers Hyderabad has also included Ishan Kishan in the squad this time. The franchise bought him for Rs 11.25 crore in the mega auction. If Cummins does not play, Kishan can also be an option for captaincy in his place. Kishan captains Jharkhand in domestic cricket.
