Pat Cummins To Captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024: Report

In a significant turn of events, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to name the World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Cricbuzz reported.

Pat Cummins saw immense success as captain in the previous year, steering Australia to victory against India in both the WTC championship and the 2023 World Cup, which took place in India.

Pat Cummins, Most Expensive Buy of IPL History

The IPL 2024 auction witnessed Pat Cummins as the centre of attention as SRH outbid competitors with a jaw-dropping INR 20.5 crore offer, making him one of the highest-paid players in IPL history.

Aiden Markram To Be Replaced By Pat Cummins

Sunrisers Hyderabad has endured a string of disappointing IPL seasons in recent years, failing to qualify for the playoffs since the 2020 season. Aiden Markram has captained the team for the past two years.

Now, Pat Cummins will replace Aiden Markram with hopes of a stronger IPL 2024 season under the helm of the World Cup-winning leader.