Pat Cummins has played only one international match since July 2025.
There is a lot of discussion around the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain. The big question on everyone’s mind is will Pat Cummins be fit for IPL 2026?
Pat Cummins has been dealing with a back injury since July 2025, and his fitness has been under constant discussion. He played only one Test in the Ashes and was later picked for the T20 World Cup 2026 squad but could not take part as he did not recover in time. With these setbacks and his recovery, will Pat Cummins play IPL 2026?
Last updated: April 15, 2026
The latest Pat Cummins injury update, according to ESPNcricinfo is that a scan is scheduled under the supervision of Cricket Australia (CA). Pat Cummins subsequently left India after the SRH match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata and is expected to rejoin the team on April 17.
However, ahead of the CSK clash which on April 18, Cummins replied to a fan on his Instagram comments that he won’t be available for CSK match but is rather targeting the clash against Rajasthan Royals on April 25 for his comeback. Also he has got green signal from Cricket Australia and will return to India on Friday, April 17.
Answering the question will Pat Cummins play for SRH in IPL 2026? It is understood that if he is close to his return and can play a part in the IPL 2026 season.
Since the T20 World Cup setback, there has been concern among SRH fans, and many are now wondering will Pat Cummins be fit for IPL 2026 in time?
Based on the latest development, it looks likely that he will be ready sometime during the tournament unless he suffers any new setback.
As things stand, Pat Cummins exact return date is April 25.
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With Pat Cummins slated to miss the initial stages, Sunrisers Hyderabad have already made amends by naming a makeshift skipper in Ishan Kishan and a deputy in Abhishek Sharma.
They have David Payne, Brydon Carse and Eshan Malinga as the other three overseas pacers in the squad who can fill the void in the bowling department.
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