India, March 28 -- Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori expressed confidence that Pat Cummins will return to lead the side once he regains full fitness, though the Australian pacer will miss the opening matches of IPL 2026. Cummins, who missed the T20 World Cup due to a back injury, has already arrived in India but is yet to receive a fitness clearance to feature in the tournament. Vettori expects him to be available within the next 10 to 12 days, adding that the team is monitoring his recovery closely.

In Cummins' absence, Ishan Kishan will take charge as captain when SRH begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener on Saturday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking a key early test for the young wic...