According to ESPNcricinfo, Pat Cummins and Travis Head, the Australian couple, who are ready to join the next month’s World Test Championship Final, are expected to re -include the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad to resume the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on 17 May. Last week, the 18th edition of the Cash-Rich League was suspended due to India’s cross-border tension with Pakistan. The future of the tournament was cloudy in uncertainty. On Monday, the BCCI confirmed the suspicion by confirming that the IPL would resume in Bengaluru on Saturday.
On Tuesday morning, Cummins and Head in Australia’s squad for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa began on 11 June. His participation was suspected, Hyderabad has already been dropped from the playoff race.
According to Espncricinfo, Hyderabad captain Cummins and Head have informed SRH about their decision to return to India. Cummins’ manager, Neil Maxwell, confirmed that the Australian Test skipper was watching to return to India.
Maxwell told News Corp on Tuesday, “Pat has a responsibility as the captain of the franchise and is returning.”
The head of Cricket Australia’s national teams, Ben Oliver, has assured that the board will work towards working with the players on its personal decisions, who return to India in the next two days or not.
Espncricinfo also confirmed that, so far, there is no confirmation of whether foreign players, including Heinrich Klassen, Ishaan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis and Vian Malder, would include SRH. The Mulder was named in the South African squad for the WTC final against Australia.
Hyderabad, who ended runner -up last year, lost his Mojo in 2025. The SRH batsmen, known for their cruel power, have committed misunderstandings against Rajasthan Royals in addition to the opener of their campaign.
With just three wins out of 11 fixtures, Hyderabad occupies the eighth position in the points table. SRH will conclude his campaign with a three -distance fixtures against LSG (May 19) in Lucknow, against RCB (May 23) in Bengaluru and against KKR in Delhi (May 25).
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