India, April 25 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad are set for a timely boost with premier pacer Pat Cummins cleared by Cricket Australia to resume bowling after his injury layoff. Cummins has already returned to training and could be back in SRH colours as early as Saturday's clash against Rajasthan Royals.

His return, however, brings a key question into focus: will Cummins walk straight back into the captaincy role, or will the management continue with Ishan Kishan, who has led the side in his absence? SRH currently sit fourth on the points table with four wins from seven matches, keeping themselves firmly in the playoff race.

There is a growing view among observers that the franchise should maintain continuity under Kishan, especially given the ...