New Delhi, March 25 -- Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has indicated that he is on the road to recovery from a back injury and is aiming to return to action midway through the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Speaking on a Business of Sport podcast, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Cummins said he has resumed bowling in the nets and is gradually building up his workload as part of a structured rehabilitation plan.

"I'm still recovering from a back injury, but it's good. I'm back bowling in the nets," he said, according to the report.

The fast bowler acknowledged that he will miss the initial phase of the IPL but remains optimistic about making a timely comeback.

"The IPL is s...