India, March 27 -- Ishan Kishan has been handed the responsibility of leading Sunrisers Hyderabad for the early part of the IPL season, with regular captain Pat Cummins set to miss the opening phase. The wicketkeeper-batter has already shown his leadership ability in domestic cricket, guiding Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title last season. His recent return to the Indian side has also been impressive, where he played a key role during the T20 World Cup campaign. With both form and confidence on his side, Kishan now has an opportunity to make a strong impact as a leader at the IPL level.

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori expressed strong backing for Kishan's leadership, highlighting his experience and his combinati...