As the cricket world gears up for a blockbuster 2026, the "Orange Army" has been holding its breath. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans were met with mixed emotions this week as their captain, Pat Cummins, provided a detailed update on his fitness following his late withdrawal from Australia's T20 World Cup squad.

Reddy Anna Book With the IPL 2026 season fast approaching in late March, here is everything we know about the skipper's recovery and his availability for Hyderabad.

The Setback: Why Cummins is Missing the T20 World Cup

The Australian talisman was initially named in the preliminary squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup (held in India and Sri Lanka). However, on January 31, Cricket Australia confirmed he would be replaced by Ben Dwarshuis.

Cummins has been battling a lumbar bone stress injury (back injury) that has plagued him since mid-2025. While he attempted a comeback during the recent Ashes series, he managed to play only one Test before the medical team advised caution.