IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad Likely to Name Abhishek Sharma as New Captain
Sunrisers Hyderabad may appoint Abhishek Sharma as captain for the initial IPL 2026 matches as Pat Cummins is expected to miss games due to injury recovery.
- Abhishek Sharma likely to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
- Pat Cummins may miss early IPL 2026 matches.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad captain change expected for IPL 2026.
The upcoming IPL 2026 season is creating excitement among cricket fans, and reports suggest a possible leadership change for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Young Indian batter Abhishek Sharma is expected to take charge as captain for the team in the opening matches of the tournament.
According to available information, regular captain Pat Cummins may not lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the early phase of IPL 2026. The Australian fast bowler is reportedly recovering from a back injury and could miss the initial matches of the season.
With Cummins likely to remain unavailable for the start of the tournament, the team management is expected to hand over the captaincy responsibility to Abhishek Sharma. The Indian opening batter has been a key performer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in recent seasons.
Abhishek Sharma recently gained attention for his impressive performance in the T20 World Cup final where he scored a crucial half century for India. His aggressive batting style and ability to handle pressure have made him a promising candidate for leadership.
The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to begin on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match. However, reports indicate that Cummins may not be available to lead the team in that fixture.
Cummins had also missed matches in the recently concluded T20 World Cup due to back issues and is believed to require a few more weeks to fully recover. Because of this situation, the franchise is expected to rely on Abhishek Sharma to guide the team in the early games.
Cricket fans are now eager to see how Sunrisers Hyderabad performs under Abhishek Sharma’s leadership if he officially takes over the captaincy for the start of IPL 2026.
