Mumbai, April 22 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has lauded Ishan Kishan's leadership qualities, saying the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper has shown strong tactical awareness and should continue leading the side even after the return of regular captain Pat Cummins in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Cummins had travelled back to Australia earlier this month for follow-up assessments on a lumbar stress injury that has limited his appearances since July last year.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the scans conducted in Sydney have confirmed that the injury has healed, paving the way for his return to competitive cricket.

Cummins is now targeting a comeback on April 25, when SRH is scheduled to face Rajasthan Roya...