India, March 18 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a big call ahead of IPL 2026, handing Ishan Kishan the responsibility of leading the side in the opening matches as Pat Cummins continues his recovery from injury. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, fresh from playing a key role in the country's recent T20 World Cup success, will take charge on an interim basis. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma has been named vice-captain, adding another young voice to the leadership group for the early part of the season.

"Pat Cummins will miss a few games while recovering from injury. Until he recovers, Ishan Kishan will be the Captain and Abhishek Sharma will be the Vice-Captain," SRH announced on X.

It was a bold move from SRH, considering Kishan had only join...